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Define the terms Atmosphere, Biosphere.

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Atmosphere: The blanket of gases that surrounds the earth is called Atmosphere. It Contains large proportions of `N^2` and `O_2` and in small proportions `CO_2` water vapor etc. It absorbs the harmful radiation coming from the sun and plays an important role in maintaining the heat balance on earth.
Biosphere: All living organisms, trees, plants, animals and human beings constitute Biosphere. This biosphere is interrelated to other segments of environment. Biosphere is dependent on atmosphere and hydrosphere.
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  • Biosphere is

    A
    a component in the ecosystem
    B
    composed of the plants present on the soil
    C
    life in the outer space
    D
    composed of all living organisms present on earth which interact with the physical environment
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