Question

select the correct answer. which sphere includes rocks and minerals? a. atmosphere b. biosphere c. geosphere d. hydrosphere

Explanation:

• The atmosphere is the layer of gases around Earth, so A is incorrect.
• The biosphere includes all living organisms, so B is incorrect.
• The geosphere (or lithosphere) consists of the Earth's solid parts like rocks, minerals, and the crust, mantle, etc. So C is correct.
• The hydrosphere includes water in all its forms (liquid, solid, gas), so D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. geosphere