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hydrosphereDiscontinuous layer of water at or near the Earth's surface. It includes all liquid and frozen surface waters, groundwater held in soil and rock, and atmospheric water vapour. Virtually all of these waters are in constant circulation through the hydrologic cycle. Although the components of the hydrosphere are undergoing continuous change of state and location, the total water budget remains in balance. The components of the hydrosphere have been seriously affected by the water-polluting activities of modern society. hydrosphere the watery part of the earth's surface, including oceans, lakes, water vapour in the atmosphere, etc. hydrosphere [′hī·drə‚sfir] (hydrology) The water portion of the earth as distinguished from the solid part (lithosphere) and from the gaseous outer envelope (atmosphere). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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We also know that these causes operate on different time scales and that atmospheric climate involves complex feedback effects with the hydrosphere, the biosphere and the lithosphere. It is very important to use a uniform interpretation of the term "environmental modification techniques" contained in Article II of the Convention which refers to any technique for changing--through the deliberate manipulation of natural processes--the dynamics, composition or structure of the Earth, including its biota, lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere, or of outer space. 50 per cent of the entire hydrosphere of the planet. |
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