Hydrosphere. The hydrosphere is formed by all bodies of water on the Earth’s surface. Some parts...
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Hydrosphere. The hydrosphere is formed by all bodies of water on the Earth’s surface. Some parts are: oceans, rivers, streams, lakes, underground, atmosphere
The hydrosphere is formed by all bodies of water on the Earths
surface. Some parts are: oceans, rivers, streams, lakes,
underground, atmosphere (vapour), glaciers. Covers approximately
75% of the Earths surface. Water is essential for survival.
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Distribution of Water on Earth Water is either fresh or salty.
Fresh water can be found in lakes, ponds, and streams. Seas and
oceans have salty water. Humans need fresh water to survive.
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Distribution of Water on Earth
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So, whats the big deal?
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Another look
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Inland Waters Water found on the continents: Rain Snow Streams
Groundwater Seeps into cracks in rocks and minerals Lakes
Rivers
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Watersheds aka catchment areas or drainage basins Is an area of
land whose lakes and rivers all empty into the same larger body of
water. Boundaries are called watershed divides and are based on the
natural slope of the land. Contain subwatersheds. Three major
watershed in Quebec (p. 202).
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Factors affecting water flow Topography (relief) Geology (types
of rock) Climate (precipitation, temperature, wind) Vegetation
Agriculture Industry (ex: dam) Urban development
