The term you're referring to is "hydrosphere." The hydrosphere encompasses all the water found on, under, and above the Earth's surface. This includes oceans, rivers, lakes, glaciers, groundwater, and water vapor in the atmosphere. The hydrosphere plays a crucial role in Earth's climate system, supporting life and influencing weather patterns.
all the water on and above the Earth's surface, including bodies of water and water in the atmosphere.
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