The Earth is over 70% water, with the hydrosphere consisting of all water on, under, and around the planet. Water exists in all three states of matter, as ice and glaciers, liquid in oceans, seas, lakes and rivers, and as a gas in clouds and water vapor. The majority of Earth's water is contained in its oceans.

1. Water on Earth: The Hydrosphere Photo Source: NASA Images

2. The Earth is over 70% water! Photo Source: NASA Images

3. The hydrosphere is all the water on, under, or around Earth

4. Water on Earth is found in all the states of matter:

5. Solid in the form of glaciers and ice caps. CC License Source

6. Liquid in the form of oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers. CC License Source

7. Gas in the form of clouds and water vapor. CC License Source

8. Distribution of Water on Earth