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The Cycles of Matter

Question 2 • NC-Earth Environmental Science LB

thermospherebiosphereexosphere The part of Earth in which life exists, including land, water, and air

Answer
A
thermosphere
B
biosphere
C
exosphere

Explanation

The biosphere is the part of Earth where life exists. It includes living things and the land, water, and air that support them, so “biosphere” is the correct choice. The thermosphere and exosphere are layers of the atmosphere, not the whole zone of life.

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