Match List I (zone) with List II (chemical character):
List I
i.Atmosphere
ii.Biosphere
iii.Hydrosphere
iv.Lithosphere
List II
a.Inert gases
b.Salt, freshwater, snow and ice
c.Organic substances
d.Light silicates
Ai-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
Bi-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d ✓ Correct
Ci-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Di-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Correct answer: (B) i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d
Explanation
The atmosphere is characterised by its inert gases such as nitrogen and the noble gases.
The biosphere is defined by organic substances, the carbon-based matter of living things.
The hydrosphere holds salt water, freshwater, snow and ice.
The lithosphere is built largely of light silicate minerals.
Tying the atmosphere to water or the hydrosphere to inert gases swaps these two shells.
These four spheres interact continuously through cycles of matter and energy.
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