5 Questions
Where is 68.9% of the fresh water on Earth primarily found?
In the form of ice and permanent snow cover in the Arctic, the Antarctic and mountain glaciers
What percentage of Earth's total water accounts for fresh water?
2.5%
What causes the continuous change in shape of Earth's hydrosphere?
Seafloor spreading and continental drift
What is the primary component of Earth's hydrosphere?
Water in gaseous, liquid, and frozen forms
What is the estimated total mass of Earth's hydrosphere?
1.4 × 10^18 tonnes
Test your knowledge of Earth's hydrosphere with this quiz. Explore the composition, dynamics, and changes of the water on our planet, including seafloor spreading and continental drift.
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