Question

Jessica made a list describing Earth's hydrosphere.

Forms a thin layer
Covers majority of lithosphere
Composed primarily of rock
Interacts with the atmosphere
Is brittle and rigid

Which items from Jessica's list are incorrect?

1 and 5


2 and 4


2 and 3


3 and 5

Answer 1

3 and 5

Explanation: The hydrosphere is made of water (not primarily rock) and is not brittle and rigid. Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct (it is a relatively thin layer, covers about 71% of Earth's surface, and interacts with the atmosphere).