Question

What are the different roles of the hydrosphere?

Answer 1

Hydrosphere: The total quantity of water present on the Earth is termed the hydrosphere.

The different roles of the hydrosphere are as follows:

1. The hydrosphere is the main source of water.
2. It is the main nutrient source for all aquatic plants and animals.
3. It provides an aquatic habitat for marine organisms.
4. The hydrosphere is also a reservoir of various minerals and precious rocks.