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The total amount of _____ on a planet
Water
What are the man-made systems that take in water from precipitation in order to prevent flooding?
Storm water drains/sewer systems
What does the Greek word "Kryo" mean?
Cold
Has the amount water on our planet stayed around the same for the whole lifetime of our planet?
Yes
What are the systems that harness the hydro power of rivers and create water reservoirs for communities?
Dams
The Hydrosphere includes all of the water that is underground, on the _____, and in the air.
Surface
What is the process by which a man-made system leads water from bodies to other locations?
Irrigation
What are common forms of the Cryosphere?
Snow, Ice, Permafrost, Glaciers, Frozen Ground
How much of the Earth's water is freshwater instead of saltwater?
~2.5%
What is generated through a dam and turbine hydro power system?
Electricity