The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet is called ________.

Lithosphere

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Biosphere

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Solution

The correct option is C
Atmosphere

The atmosphere of Earth consists of a layer of gases surrounding the planet, which is retained by Earth's gravity. The atmosphere (ozone layer) protects life on Earth by absorbing ultraviolet solar radiation and warming the surface through heat retention.

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The part of earth in which living organisms exist (or which supports life) is called:

(a) lithosphere
(b) globe
(c) hydrosphere
(d) biosphere

\begin{matrix} Column I & Column II A. Atmosphere & 1.Outer crust of the Earth B. Hydrosphere & 2.Comprises of both biotic and abiotic components C. Biosphere & 3. Sheet of gases that surround the planet D. Lithosphere & 4.Comprises of water \end{matrix}

What do geographers use as a tool to monitor or measure phenomena on Earth's lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere?

Match the following.

(i) Biosphere	(a) Blanket of air that surrounds the Earth
(ii) Atmosphere	(b) Domain of water
(iii) Hydrosphere	(c) Gravitational force of the Earth
(iv) Environment	(d) Our surroundings
-	(e) Narrow zone where land, water, and air interact
-	(f) Relation between the organisms and their surroundings

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