地球科学与气候变化杂志

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Hydrosphere Important and Facing Challenges

Dr. Kimberley Cantoni

The portion of the Earth's surface that is covered in water is called the hydrosphere. It includes all water bodies, including lakes, rivers, seas, and oceans. Because changes in the quantity and distribution of water can have significant effects on the climate, the hydrosphere plays a crucial role in the Earth's climate system. We will investigate the connection between the hydrosphere and climate change in this article.

The greenhouse gas water is a powerful one. It contributes to maintaining the Earth's surface temperature by absorbing solar heat. Heat is trapped more effectively when there is more water in the atmosphere. Because of this, humid regions are typically warmer than dry regions. Earth's climate can be significantly affected by changes in the amount and distribution of water in the atmosphere. The water cycle is one of the most significant ways that the hydrosphere affects the climate. The process by which water falls back to Earth as precipitation, forms clouds in the atmosphere, and evaporates from the Earth's surface is known as the water cycle. The climate can be profoundly affected by changes in the water cycle. For instance, more water in the atmosphere will result from increased evaporation from the Earth's surface, trapping more heat and making the planet's surface warmer. Droughts and heat waves may become more severe and frequent as a result of this.