Large portions of the earth with similar climate, soil ,plant and animal life community is known as:
A. Lithosphere
B. Biosphere
C. Pedosphere
D. Both A & C
Submitted by: Shafiq-ur-Rehman
Correct Answer: Biosphere ✔
Last Updated: July 26, 2024
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