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A) sum of all the planet's living organisms and the abiotic portions of the environment with which they interact
B) abiotic portions of the environment
C) solid earth beneath our feet, plus the air we breathe
D) saltwater and fresh water in surface bodies and the atmosphere
E) air surrounding our planet, plus the water we drink
A
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