The outer crust of Earth is called:

Atmosphere

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Lithosphere

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Biosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Solution

The correct option is B
Lithosphere

The solid rocky outer layer of the Earth is lithosphere. Lithosphere is an important characteristic of terrestrial planets viz. Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars.

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

(a) lithosphere
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(d) biosphere

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

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