The term hydrosphere describes one of the Earth's "spheres" and it includes all of the ________.
A) water on and below the continents
B) fresh water on the planet
C) liquid water on the Earth minus ice
D) waters on the surface of the continents
E) water in the Earth system

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The hydrosphere includes all the water in the Earth system, including oceans, rivers, lakes, groundwater, ice caps and glaciers. It encompasses all phases of water - solid, liquid and gas - and is an essential component of the Earth's climate and ecosystem. Therefore, none of the other choices accurately describe the entire hydrosphere.

The Term Hydrosphere Describes One of the Earth's "Spheres" and It