Fruit in the Bahamas. One of the biggest delights in the Bahamas is the amazing selection of fresh tropical fruit, perfectly ripened on the tree.
The hydrosphere is the liquid water component of the Earth. It includes the oceans, seas, lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. The hydrosphere covers about 70% of the surface of the Earth and is the home for many plants and animals. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Craig Blacklock) The hydrosphere, like the atmosphere, is always in motion. The motion of rivers and streams can be easily seen, while the motion of the water within lakes and ponds is less obvious.
That one represents fresh water in all the lakes and rivers on the planet. Most of the water people and life on earth need every day comes from these surface-water sources. The volume of this sphere is about 22,339 mi 3 (93,113 km 3). The diameter of this sphere is about 34.9 miles (56.2 kilometers).ven though you may only notice water on the Earth's surface, there is much more freshwater stored in the ground than there is in liquid form on the surface. In fact, some of the water you see flowing in rivers comes from seepage of groundwater into river beds.