Environment And Road Safety Education And Violence Against Women And Children And Drug Abuse 2017 Exam With Answers

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Hydrosphere is :

A: Combined mass of water found on, under and over the surface of a planet
B: The thin shell of organic matter on the surface of earth comprising of all the living things
C: The sphere which occupies the maximum volume of all of the spheres
D: All of the above

The answer is: A

Explanation

The correct answer is (A) Combined mass of water found on, under, and over the surface of a planet.

The hydrosphere refers to all the water on, beneath, and above the Earth's surface. It includes oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, groundwater, glaciers, and even atmospheric water vapor. The hydrosphere plays a crucial role in various Earth processes, including the water cycle, climate regulation, and supporting life. Options (B) and (C) do not accurately describe the hydrosphere. Option (B) refers to the biosphere, which encompasses all living organisms, and option (C) does not specifically relate to the hydrosphere.