The Biosphere Consists of the _______________

question 47

Multiple Choice

The biosphere consists of the _______________

• A)solid earth beneath our feet, plus the air we breathe
• B)saltwater and fresh water in surface bodies and the atmosphere
• C)sum of all the planet's living organisms and the abiotic portions of the environment with which they interact
• D)air surrounding our planet, plus the water we drink
• E)abiotic portions of the environment

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Definitions:

Crispus Attucks

An African American man who was the first person killed in the Boston Massacre, making him an important martyr in the American Revolutionary cause.

Martyr

An individual who suffers death or persecution for advocating, renouncing, refusing to renounce, or refusing to advocate a belief or cause as demanded by an external party.

American Revolution

The conflict between the thirteen American colonies and British rule that led to the colonies declaring independence and forming the United States of America (1775-1783).

Regulators

Individuals or groups that control, monitor, or maintain the norms in various systems, including financial, environmental, and social domains.