Definitions [4]
Define Hydrosphere.
The hydrosphere is the total amount of water present on the earth which includes water on the surface, under the ground, and in the air. The hydrosphere is in the form of liquid, vapour, and solid (ice).
The envelope of air around the Earth is called the atmosphere. It is composed of nitrogen, oxygen, water vapour, and carbon dioxide, with other gases present in small quantities. The atmosphere is like a protective blanket that keeps our planet safe and helps support life.
Define – Freshwater.
Water is obtained naturally from ice sheets, ice caps, glaciers, icebergs, ponds, lakes, rivers, streams, and underground is called freshwater.
Answer the following question.
What is water harvesting?
The collection of rainwater for direct use or for recharging the groundwater level for indirect use is called water harvesting.
Concepts [15]
- Biosphere: The Domain of Life
- Lithosphere
- Hydrosphere
- Atmosphere and Its Layers
- Weather and Climate
- Climate
- Element of Climate: Temperature
- Element of Climate: Pressure
- Element of Climate: Wind and It's Types
- Sea Breeze and Land Breeze
- Jet Streams
- Cyclones
- Element of Climate: Cloud
- Rainfall and It's Types
- Fresh Water Management
