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Soil is the part of:


A

Atmosphere

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Lithosphere

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Hydrosphere

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D

Ionosphere

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Solution

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


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