AP BIOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which phrase describes one main feature of the hydrosphere?
A
protects Earth’s surface
B
includes organisms in the air, on land, and in water
C
consists of rock, minerals, landforms, and Earth’s interior
D
comprises oceans, lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The hydrosphere includes water that is on the surface of the planet, underground, and in the air. A planet’s hydrosphere can be liquid, vapor, or ice. On Earth, liquid water exists on the surface in the form of oceans, lakes and rivers. It also exists below ground-as groundwater, in wells and aquifers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Most importantly, the hydrosphere mainly composes of water.

Detailed explanation-3: -hydrosphere, Discontinuous layer of water at or near Earth’s surface. It includes all liquid and frozen surface waters, groundwater held in soil and rock, and atmospheric water vapour.

Detailed explanation-4: -Correct answer: The Hydrosphere-contains all the water of the planet, which exists in solid, liquid, and gas forms. Water flows as precipitation from the atmosphere down to Earth’s surface, as rivers and streams along Earth’s surface, and as groundwater beneath Earth’s surface.

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