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17 November, 19:10

Which of the following statements best describes the principles behind the Gaia hypothesis? A) The Earth behaves as a self-regulating system of physical and biological processes.

B) Actions by one organism in an ecosystem must affect other organisms in the system.

C) Changes in input to a system result in linear or nonlinear changes to the output of the system.

D) Positive feedback generally results in the destabilization of a system.

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  1. 17 November, 19:18
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    The answer is C i did the test on it.
  2. 17 November, 19:28
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    Option A, The Earth behaves as a self-regulating system of physical and biological processes.

    Explanation:

    The main idea of Gaia hypothesis is that all living substance on planet earth are surrounded by non living substance and both these living and non-living substances are integrated into a system which is self regulating thererby maintaining the earth's environment at a favorable condition to cherish life forms in it.

    Abiotic component such as water, air, soil etc. exists in a well balanced system with the biosphere to maintain the habitability aspects of the planet.

    hence, option A is correct.
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