A typical nuclear power plant uses about 113 million liters (30 million gallons) of ocean or river water per hour for cooling. The water does not contact the nuclear
material. It is taken in and surrounds the reactor where it absorbs thermal energy.
Some of the water is released as steam, and the rest is returned to the source.
Which subsystems are MOST affected by this use of water?

A. Atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere

B. Atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere

C. Hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere

D. Hydrosphere, biosphere, lithosphere