Concept information
Preferred term
hydrosphere
Definition
- The hydrosphere (from Ancient Greek (húdōr) 'water', and (sphaîra) 'sphere') is the combined mass of water found on, under, and above the surface of a planet, minor planet, or natural satellite. Although Earth's hydrosphere has been around for about 4 billion years, it continues to change in shape. This is caused by seafloor spreading and continental drift, which rearranges the land and ocean. (Adapted from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrosphere)
Broader concept
In other languages
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French
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/QX8-87JS2HFM-P
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