One cup contains 8 fluid ounces. The measurement of 1 cup is defined as a unit of capacity equal to 8 fluid ounces (237 milliliters), 16 tablespoons or 1 half-pint. Continue Reading.
The biosphere is the space on or near Earth's surface that contains and supports living organisms. It is subdivided into the lithosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. The lithosphere is Earth's surrounding layer, composed of solids such as soil and rock; it is about 80 to 100 kilometers (50 to 60 miles) thick. The atmosphere is the surrounding thin layer of gas. The hydrosphere refers to liquid environments such as lakes and oceans that lie between the lithosphere and atmosphere. The biosphere's creation and continuous existence results from chemical, biological, and physical processes.
The realm of our planet comprising of air is known as atmosphere. The realm comprising of water is known as hydrosphere. All living organisms, right from the algae to the plants, the wildlife to human beings, form the biosphere. All land or rocks and ground form the geosphere. Geosphere: Explained! The atmosphere encapsulates the planet. The hydrosphere forms a humongous majority of the surface and also a substantial part of the earthâs crust, including ground water.