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What is the 'Cryosphere'?
AThe layer of air around earth
BThe frozen water part of the Earth system
CThe deepest part of the ocean
DThe area where life exists
✓ Correct Answer: B — The frozen water part of the Earth system
The cryosphere includes all parts of the Earth where water is in solid form, such as sea ice, lake ice, and glaciers.
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