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Hydrosphere Basics
water terms, definitions, etc.
Term | Definition |
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Salt water | Salty water or salt that has been added to water. |
Fresh water | Water that is not salty, and is suitable for drinking. |
Polar ice cap | Dome-shaped sheets of ice found near the North and South Poles. |
Glacier | A slowly moving mass made of ice. |
Groundwater | Water held underground. |
Atmosphere | The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet. |
Reservoir | A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply. |
Lakes | A large body of water surrounded by land. |
Rivers | A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to a lake, or another such stream. |