Which of the following is most representative of Earth's hydrosphere?
A)lakes and rivers only
B)surficial freshwater,the oceans,groundwater,and atmospheric water
C)a layer of hydrogen gas in the outer reaches of the atmosphere
D)the oceans,but not rivers or lakes

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The hydrosphere includes all forms of water on Earth, including surficial freshwater (lakes, rivers, etc.), the oceans, groundwater, and atmospheric water. Option A (lakes and rivers only) is too narrow and excludes other important water sources. Option C (a layer of hydrogen gas in the outer reaches of the atmosphere) is incorrect as it refers to hydrogen gas, not water. Option D states only the oceans are representative of the hydrosphere, which is not true since there are many other water sources included in the hydrosphere.

Which of the Following Is Most Representative of Earth's Hydrosphere