The Portion of the Ecosphere That Contains All Water on Earth

question 54

Multiple Choice

The portion of the ecosphere that contains all water on Earth is called the ________.

• A) atmosphere
• B) lithosphere
• C) hydrosphere
• D) thermosphere

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