17. All life on Earth under the atmosphere, including the lithosphere and the hydrosphere is ...(1 point)
Responses
[Choice A] a single ecosystem
[Choice A] a single ecosystem
[Choice B] a single biome
[Choice B] a single biome
[Choice C] the biosphere
[Choice C] the biosphere
[Choice D] the hydrosphere
[Choice C] the biosphere
The correct answer is:
[Choice C] the biosphere
To determine the correct answer, we need to understand the definitions of the terms provided: ecosystem, biome, biosphere, and hydrosphere.
1. Ecosystem: An ecosystem refers to a specific area where living organisms, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms, interact with each other and their environment.
2. Biome: A biome is a large geographical region characterized by its distinct climate, vegetation, and organisms. It includes different ecosystems that share similar characteristics.
3. Biosphere: The biosphere encompasses the combination of all ecosystems on Earth. It includes all living organisms and their interactions with the atmosphere, lithosphere (solid Earth), and hydrosphere (water bodies).
4. Hydrosphere: The hydrosphere refers to all the water found on or around Earth's surface, including oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.
Given these definitions, it is clear that the correct answer is Choice C: the biosphere. The biosphere encompasses all life on Earth (including the lithosphere and the hydrosphere) within the atmosphere.