hydrosphere
noun
hy·dro·sphere
ˈhī-drō-ˌsfir 
: the aqueous vapor of the atmosphere
broadly
: the aqueous envelope of the earth including bodies of water and aqueous vapor in the atmosphere
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But as this intentional global warming is induced on Mars, the planet will warm and its ancient hydrosphere will become reactivated, notes Zubrin.
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Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
There is no active hydrosphere.
—Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2020
Listening for other heartbeats in the hydrosphere.
—David Gilbert, The New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2020
Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
There is no active hydrosphere.
—Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2020
Listening for other heartbeats in the hydrosphere.
—David Gilbert, The New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2020
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hydrosphere
noun
hy·dro·sphere
ˈhī-drə-ˌsfi(ə)r
: the surface waters of the earth and the water vapor in the atmosphere
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