Question

What is the atmosphere? *
the non-living soil, rocks, and minerals of the Earth
all the air and gases on the planet
the rivers, lakes, and oceans of the Earth made up of living things

Answer 1

The atmosphere refers to **all the air and gases on the planet**. It is the layer of gases surrounding Earth, primarily composed of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other trace gases. The other options you mentioned relate to the lithosphere (soil, rocks, and minerals) and hydrosphere (water bodies), respectively.