In the biosphere, living beings are:

Consider the following statements (A), (B), and (C) and choose the correct option. A. The gravitational force of the Earth holds the atmosphere around it. B. The atmosphere consists only of a few inert gases. C. The biosphere is a narrow zone of the Earth where only land and air interact with each other.

Match the following domains of the Earth with their correct descriptions: 1. Lithosphere - A. Contains all the water bodies like oceans, lakes, and rivers 2. Atmosphere - B. Includes all the living organisms 3. Hydrosphere - C. The solid crust and the upper mantle of the Earth 4. Biosphere - D. The layer of gases surrounding the Earth