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A. lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and ecosphere.
B. lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
C. lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.
D. biosphere, lithosphere, and atmosphere.


Answer: B

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