Question

importantance of hydroshere​

Answer 1

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The major importance of the hydrosphere is that water sustains various life forms and plays an important role in ecosystems and regulating the atmosphere. Hydrosphere covers all water present on the Earth's surface.

Answer 2

• The major importance of the hydrosphere is that water sustains various life forms and plays an important role in ecosystems and regulating the atmosphere. Hydrosphere covers all water present on the Earth’s surface. It involves saltwater, freshwater, and frozen water along with groundwater and water in the lower levels of the atmosphere. The following are the functions of a hydrosphere.

• Water is the most important part of living cells

Every cell in a living organism is built up of about 75% of water, hence allows the cell to function appropriately. Cells would not able to carry out normal functions and life cannot exist without water.

• Human needs

Humans use water in many ways. Drinking water is the most obvious use, but it is also used for domestic purposes like washing and cleaning and in industries. Water is also utilized in generating electricity through hydropower.

• Water provides habitat

Hydrosphere provides a place for many plants and animals to live in. Many gasses like CO2, O2, nutrients like ammonium and nitrite(NO–2) as well as other ions are dissolved in water. The presence of these substances is essential for life to exist in water.