Which of the following is an importance of the atmosphere to living organisms?

A. It provides water for industrial uses
B. It provides oxygen for animals and plants for respiration
C. It provides shelter in form of timber for man
D. It aids transportation through the construction of roads and railways

Correct Answer:

Option B – It provides oxygen for animals and plants for respiration

Explanation

option A is an importance of the Hydrosphere
option C is an importance of the Biosphere
option D is an importance of the Lithosphere
The Atmosphere is the gaseous portion of the earth. It is associated with the provision of gases required by living things e.g oxygen for combustion and respiration, nitrogen for protein synthesis by plants etc.