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Which of the following is NOT part of the biosphere?

medium MCQ 2 marks Class 6 · Geography · Major Domains of the Earth
  1. bacteria
  2. plankton
  3. algae
  4. granite
Answer
granite

The correct answer is granite — Therefore granite is not part of the biosphere.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Define the biosphere as all living organisms and their interactions.
  2. Identify the living items listed: bacteria, plankton, algae – all are living.
  3. Recognise that granite is an igneous rock and not a living organism.
  4. Therefore granite is not part of the biosphere.
Common mistake: Assuming granite is a living organism

Concept tested: Biosphere components

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