Which of the following makes up the Earth's hydrosphere?

A.
all of the water on or near Earth's surface
B.
all of the solid forms on Earth
C.
all of the gases that surround the Earth
D.
all of the living organisms on Earth

1 answer

The correct answer is:
A. all of the water on or near Earth's surface.

The hydrosphere includes all of Earth's water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, groundwater, and water vapor in the atmosphere.