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Yuki888 [10]
3 years ago
12

Compare and contrast biosphere and hydrosphere

Geography
1 answer:
kvasek [131]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

biosphere is the part of the earth and its atmosphere capable of supporting life while hydrosphere is all the waters of the earth

Explanation:

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