Question

which term means \a large area of earths surface that has similar plant and animal characteristics throughout?\ lithosphere soil system atmosphere biome

Explanation:

• Lithosphere refers to the rigid outer part of the earth (crust and upper mantle), not related to plant/animal characteristics.
• Soil system focuses on soil components and processes, not large - scale plant - animal similarity areas.
• Atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the earth, not related to plant/animal characteristics.
• Biome is defined as a large area of Earth's surface with similar plant and animal characteristics throughout.

Answer:

D. biome