1Overview
The Hydrosphere Study Guide provides a more organized approach to studying the hydrosphere. It organizes articles into groups to guide you through the articles. Some students will find this approach useful in learning. The following article provides an overview of the hydrosphere.
Recommended Reading
About the Hydrosphere: Explores the hydrosphere -water in the oceans, seas, and atmosphere.
2Hydrologic Cycle
The hydrologic cycle refers to the transformation of water at the Earth’s surface. As it changes from liquid to gas and back to liquid again, water. The cycle affects climate and provides a source of water for all life.
Recommended Reading
Hydrologic Cycle: the Recycling of Water: A review of the cycling of water at the Earth’s surface.
3Oceans
Most of the water on the Earth’s surface is found in our oceans. The oceans are explored in the following articles.
Recommended Readings
Ocean Currents: Driving the Earth’s Climate: Explore the ocean currents and discover what makes them flow.
Ocean Tides: Rise of Fall of the Sea: A look at the tides and the influences of the sun and moon on their rise and fall.
Tsunami or the Seismic Sea Wave: Examine the tsunami and the causes of this destructive force.
Iceberg: More Than the Eye Can See: Review how icebergs are created and their potential dangers.