The hydrosphere encompasses all the water on Earth, whether it is liquid (oceans and rivers), solid (glaciers and ice caps), or gas (water vapor). Water is the primary driver of Earth’s climate and is essential for every known form of life.
The hydrosphere encompasses all the water on Earth, whether it is liquid (oceans and rivers), solid (glaciers and ice caps), or gas (water vapor). Water is the primary driver of Earth’s climate and is essential for every known form of life.