The solid, inorganic portion of the Earth system is known as the ________.
A) Earth
B) lithosphere
C) hydrosphere
D) atmosphere
E) biosphere

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The lithosphere includes the crust and uppermost part of the mantle, which make up the solid, inorganic portion of the Earth system. The hydrosphere is the portion of Earth that is water, including oceans, lakes, and rivers. The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth. The biosphere includes all living organisms on Earth. Therefore, the best choice is B, lithosphere.

The Solid, Inorganic Portion of the Earth System Is Known