Question

Distinguish between lithosphere and biosphere.

Answer 1

1. The outer solid layer of the Earth is called the lithosphere.
2. All the parts of the Earth where life exists are called the biosphere.

Lithosphere	Biosphere
1. The lithosphere is the solid outer layer of the earth that includes the uppermost part of the mantle and crust.	1. The biosphere includes a part of the earth that supports life.
2. The lithosphere includes non-living matter.	2. The biosphere includes living components
3. The components of the biosphere are dependant and live on the lithosphere.	3. The biosphere interacts with the other three major spheres; hydrosphere, atmosphere, and lithosphere.