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What name is given to that part of the earth in which living organisms exist (or which supports life)?

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Biosphere means the part of the earth and its atmosphere in which living organisms exist or that is capable of supporting life.The vital elements for living organisma is air,water and shelter.This is provided by the atmosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere in the biosphere.Hence,if any of these spheres is absent then, Biosphere can't support life.


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