Hydrosphere Contents

1. Water

Apart from deposition in polar regions, the remaining precipitation, whether rain or snow, ends up as part of the liquid water cycle

Water runs off the land as rivers, which flow either directly into the sea or are retained for periods of time in natural lakes or reservoirs. This water is important in the lithological and biological cycles on land. Where the land surface is porous, the water can sink into the soils, providing the moisture which sustains plant growth and agriculture.

Examples of water in the environment.

Where does the freshwater most accessible to humans collect?