Broadly Defined,the Biosphere

question 66

Multiple Choice

Broadly defined,the biosphere

• A)consists of only terrestrial organisms,while the hydrosphere includes aquatic and marine organisms.
• B)only includes the biotic components of an ecosystem,with the abiotic components being considered part of the lithosphere,hydrosphere,or atmosphere,respectively.
• C)is more a theoretical construct than an observable sphere of study.
• D)extends from the ocean floor to an altitude of approximately 8 km (5 mi)into the atmosphere.
• E)encompasses both the lithosphere and the hydrosphere,but not the atmosphere.

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