Meaning & use
hydrosphere
All the water on, under, and above the surface of the Earth, including oceans, ice, and vapor.
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The hydrosphere includes not only the oceans but also glaciers and groundwater.
Changes in the hydrosphere affect weather patterns across the whole planet.
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The hydrosphere is one of Earth's four major systems, alongside the atmosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere.
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