Asked by Ferit Irinç on Sep 23, 2024
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Which term is synonymous with ecosphere?
A) lithosphere
B) hydrosphere
C) biosphere
D) atmosphere
Ecosphere
A term often used synonymously with the biosphere, referring to all the ecosystems on Earth where living organisms interact with each other and their physical environment.
Synonymous
Having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language.
Biosphere
The biosphere encompasses all ecosystems and living organisms on Earth, along with the physical environments they inhabit.
- Absorb information regarding the Earth's separate spheres such as the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere, and recognize their impact on ecological principles.
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Vinod Kumbhar3 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Ecosphere refers to the entire area on Earth where life is found, which includes the biosphere (all living things on Earth and their interactions with each other and their environment), making C, biosphere, the synonymous term. A (lithosphere) refers to the solid outer layer of the Earth, B (hydrosphere) refers to all the water on Earth, and D (atmosphere) refers to the layer of gases surrounding Earth.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb information regarding the Earth's separate spheres such as the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere, and recognize their impact on ecological principles.