introducing the hydrosphere
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Basics of water on earthTRANSCRIPT
Water on Earth: The Hydrosphere
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The Earth is over 70% water!
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The hydrosphere is all the water on, under, or around Earth
Water on Earth is found in all the states of matter:
Solid in the form of glaciers and ice caps.
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Liquid in the form of oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers.
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Gas in the form of clouds and water vapor.
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Ground Water,
Lakes, & Rivers
1%
Glaciers and Ice
Caps 2%
Ocean 97%
Distribution of Water on Earth