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hydrospherePortion of the Earth made of water, ice, and water vapour, including the oceans, seas, rivers, streams, swamps, lakes, groundwater, and atmospheric water vapour. In some cases its definition is extended to include the water locked up in the Earth's crust and mantle. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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We also know that these causes operate on different time scales and that atmospheric climate involves complex feedback effects with the hydrosphere, the biosphere and the lithosphere. It is very important to use a uniform interpretation of the term "environmental modification techniques" contained in Article II of the Convention which refers to any technique for changing--through the deliberate manipulation of natural processes--the dynamics, composition or structure of the Earth, including its biota, lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere, or of outer space. 50 per cent of the entire hydrosphere of the planet. |
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