The _________ is a narrow zone on the surface of the earth where soil, water, and air combine to sustain life.

Atmosphere

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Biosphere

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Lithosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Solution

The correct option is B Biosphere
The biosphere is a narrow zone on the surface of the earth where soil, water, and air combine to sustain life. Life can only occur in this zone. From fungi and bacteria to large animals, there are several different types of life.
The biosphere can also be defined as the sum total of all ecosystems. The biosphere includes regions on, above, and below the Earth’s surface where life exists.

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(a) The deepest point on the Earth is _________ in the Pacific Ocean.

(b) The _________ Ocean is named after a country.

(d) The continents of Europe and Asia together are known as __________.

(e) The highest mountain peak on the Earth is __________.

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

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