Cryosphere
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Cryosphere
Cryosphere (pronunciation: /ˈkraɪoʊˌsfɪər/) is a term used in the earth sciences to denote the places on Earth where water is in its solid form, frozen into ice or snow. This includes both on the land and sea.
Etymology
The term "Cryosphere" comes from the Greek words "kryos" meaning cold or frost, and "sphaira" meaning globe or sphere.
Related Terms
- Glacier: A large, slow-moving mass of ice on land.
- Ice Cap: A covering of ice over a large area, especially on the polar region of a planet.
- Permafrost: A thick subsurface layer of soil that remains frozen throughout the year.
- Sea Ice: Frozen ocean water.
- Snow: Atmospheric water vapor frozen into ice crystals and falling in light white flakes or lying on the ground as a white layer.
- Iceberg: A large floating mass of ice detached from a glacier or ice sheet and carried out to sea.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cryosphere
- Wikipedia's article - Cryosphere
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