The Hydrosphere
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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?

    <p>Condensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By acting as a greenhouse gas and trapping heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The crust</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The asthenosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main components of the lithosphere?

    <p>The crust and uppermost part of the mantle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate thickness range of the lithosphere?

    <p>10 to 100 kilometers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Plate tectonics, volcanic activity, and erosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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