Question

which of the following describes the geosphere?
the layer of gas surrounding earth’s surface
all of earth’s water
all living things on earth
all of earth’s rocks and minerals

Explanation:

To determine the correct description of the geosphere, we analyze each option:

• "the layer of gas surrounding Earth’s surface" describes the atmosphere, not the geosphere.
• "all of Earth’s water" describes the hydrosphere.
• "all living things on Earth" describes the biosphere.
• "all of Earth’s rocks and minerals" accurately describes the geosphere, as the geosphere encompasses the solid parts of the Earth, including rocks and minerals.

Answer:

the option "all of Earth’s rocks and minerals" (the fourth option in the list)