Question

Soil is the part of:

• A. Atmosphere
• B. Lithosphere
• C. Hydrosphere
• D. Ionosphere

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Lithosphere

The correct answer is - Option B: Lithosphere

Explanation of the correct option

1. Land(lithosphere) - the surface area/crust of the earth is called the lithosphere.
2. It is generally covered by soil and rocks.
3. It serves as a habitat for several surfaces as well as underground dwellers.
4. It is also the primary source of nutrition for plants.
   

Explanation of the incorrect options

• Option A) Atmosphere- it is the combination of gases like CO2, NO2, O2, etc along with the air that forms the atmosphere.
• Option C) Hydrosphere - various forms of water(saline, freshwater, vapor, etc) constitute the hydrosphere. About 75% of the earth's surface is covered with water.
• Option D) The ionosphere - is the part of the atmosphere that is up to 300km from the earth's surface.

Therefore The correct answer is - Option B: Lithosphere