What are the three major components of Earth's environment that support life?

Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, and Atmosphere

Why is Earth sometimes called the 'watery' or 'blue' planet?

Because oceans cover a large portion of its surface.

The text states that the biosphere makes Earth unique because:

It is the only known planet with life.

The distribution of water and land on Earth is:

Unequally spread between hemispheres

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Oceans and Continents: Realms of the Earth

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