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The Hydrosphere

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the hydrosphere?

Water in the atmosphere

Water in the biosphere (correct)

Water in the oceans

Water in the rivers

What are the four major spheres on Earth?

Atmosphere, geosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere

Atmosphere, geosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere (correct)

Atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and cryosphere

Atmosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere

What role does the hydrosphere play in supporting life on Earth?

It provides habitats for aquatic organisms (correct)

It regulates Earth's climate

It supports diverse ecosystems

It helps trap heat in the atmosphere

What is the process called when water evaporates from the Earth's surface and forms clouds?

Condensation Signup and view all the answers

How does water in the hydrosphere help regulate Earth's climate?

By acting as a greenhouse gas and trapping heat Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of Earth's solid surface is considered the lithosphere?

The crust Signup and view all the answers

What allows the tectonic plates to move and interact with each other?

The asthenosphere Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main components of the lithosphere?

The crust and uppermost part of the mantle Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate thickness range of the lithosphere?

10 to 100 kilometers Signup and view all the answers

What are some forces that cause significant changes to the lithosphere over time?

Plate tectonics, volcanic activity, and erosion Signup and view all the answers