Problem 1 - Biology: The Dynamic Science

Question

The lithosphere includes all: a. oceans. b. ice caps. c. rocks, soils, and sediments. d. gases and airborne particles. e. places where organisms live.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The correct answer is c. rocks, soils, and sediments, which are all components of the Lithosphere.

Step 1: Understand the concept of Lithosphere

The lithosphere is the rigid outer part of the earth, it is made up of the crust and the upper part of the mantle. The lithosphere includes the land, rocks, soils and sediments, anything that makes up the hard, solid parts of our planet.

Step 2: Match the options with the concept of Lithosphere

Assess the options to see if they match with the lithosphere concept: a. oceans - No, oceans form part of the hydrosphere. b. ice caps - No, ice caps are part of the cryosphere. c. rocks, soils, and sediments - Yes, these are all solid components of the crust and are part of the lithosphere. d. gases and airborne particles - No, these form part of the atmosphere. e. places where organisms live - No, this is too vague and includes parts of the biosphere as well as the lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere.

Step 3: Choose the correct option

Based on Steps 1 and 2, option C - 'rocks, soils, and sediments' most accurately describes the components of the lithosphere. This is the correct choice.