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Use of living organisms for removing pollutants from the biosphere is called

A

Green movements

B

Phytoremediation

C

Bioremediation

D

Remediation

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the term that describes the use of living organisms to remove pollutants from the biosphere. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Green movements - B) Phytoremediation - C) Bioremediation - D) Remediation 3. **Defining Each Option**: - **Green movements**: This refers to environmental activism and awareness but does not specifically relate to the use of organisms for pollution removal. - **Phytoremediation**: This is a specific type of bioremediation that uses plants to remove contaminants from the environment. - **Bioremediation**: This is the process that uses living organisms, particularly microbes, to remove or neutralize pollutants from the environment. - **Remediation**: This is a general term for the process of cleaning up pollution but does not specify the use of living organisms. 4. **Identifying the Correct Answer**: Based on the definitions, the term that specifically refers to the use of living organisms for the removal of pollutants is **Bioremediation**. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the correct answer to the question is **C) Bioremediation**. ---
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