Which of the following best describes the biosphere?
A. the parts of the planet that are capable of sheltering life
B. the parts of the planet where only humans reside
C. a scientific model of the globe highlighting concentrations of plant and animal life
D. an artificial structure created by human beings to support a wide variety of plant and animal life in particularly inhospitable environments
Answer: A
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