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The hydrosphere
CHARACTERISTICS
70% of the earth´s surface is covered by ocean
The largest part of the hydrosphere is formed by the salt water in the ocean
Water on the earth in its three states
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Is divided between:
Oceans
Continents
atmosphere
Only 3% of the total water on earth is fresh water
Most of this water is in:
solid form as ice
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HYDROSPHERE
Around 60 percent of an adults male´s body consists of water
Water is a vital substance for all living things
Around 55 percent of an adulkt famale´s body consist of water
Water is the main component of blood
Water is the habitat of many organisms
USES OF WATER
Energy:
The movement of water can be used to create electric energy
Industrial processes:
Food industry
Minig
Agriculture
forestry
Agroforestry activities:
We need 4,500 liters of water to process 300 grams of meat
CHANGES IN THE HYDROSPHERE
Overexplotation of water resources
Building Dams and reservoirs
Water pollution
HOW WE CAN PROTECT THE HYDROSPHERE
Turn off the faucet when soaping up.
Showering instead of bathing.
When you want to take a shower with hot water, and you wait for the cold water to come out, you can use it for:.
watering
cooking
flushing the toilet
Using less energy
