Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

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The majority of the words (atmosphere, biosphere, cryosphere, geosphere) refer to layers or components of the Earth's system that encompass different elements (air, life, ice, and the entire solid earth, respectively). The lithosphere, while related to the geosphere, specifically refers to the rigid outer layer of the earth and is part of the geosphere, making it slightly different in context compared to the broader scopes of the others.

Examine the Five Words And/or Phrases and Determine the Relationship