The Earth's system that includes the oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers of the world is called the _______.
A) biosphere
B) hydrosphere
C) atmosphere
D) geosphere
E) solid Earth

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The hydrosphere refers to all the water on and below the Earth's surface, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers. The biosphere includes all living organisms on Earth. The atmosphere is the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth. The geosphere refers to the solid Earth and includes the crust, mantle, and core. Therefore, the best choice is B - hydrosphere.

The Earth's System That Includes the Oceans, Rivers, Lakes, and Glaciers