hydrosphere
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- History
- Water cycle
- Recharging reservoirs
- Specific fresh water availability
- Human impact
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The hydrosphere () is the combined body of water found on, under, and above the surface of a planet, minor planet, or natural satellite. Although Earth's hydrosphere has been around for about 4 billion years, it continues to change in shape. This is caused by seafloor spreading and continental drift, which rearranges the land and ocean.