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 Earth contains four spheres: hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere . The hydrosphere is a dynamic mass of water that is continually on the move. It represents â¦water that is at or near Earth's surface. The hydrosphere comprises 71 percent of Earth's surface and 97 percent of Earth's water. Freshwater, underground water, streams, lakes, ice, and glaciers are included in the hydrosphere. The atmosphere is the Earth's gaseous envelope. It is thin and tenuous and it protects us from the sun's heat and ultraviolent radiation.