Question

Soils are considered part of the ________. soils are considered part of the ________. hydrosphere atmosphere biosphere lithosphere geosphere

Answer 1

The correct answer is lithosphere.

The lithosphere refers to the outer layer of the Earth's surface that includes the crust and upper mantle (see attached image). The lithosphere is composed of rocks, minerals and soil. It is where we live on Earth. The lithosphere is important since it provides a solid surface and soil in which plants and food is grown.