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Which of the following is/are the component(s) of biosphere?
A. All living organisms on the earth
B. Dead organic matter
C. Other spheres like lithosphere, hydrosphere, etc.
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A, B and C
💡 Explanation:
The biosphere is the biological component of earth systems, which also include the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and other spheres (e.g. cryosphere, anthrosphere, etc.). The biosphere includes all living organisms on earth, together with the dead organic matter produced by them.