Considering the new definition of life, all but one piece evidence supports the fact that a virus must be referred to as an organism. that is:
a) viruses contain nucleic acids.
b) viruses are capable of replication.
c) viruses have a simple cellular structure.
d) viruses have an evolutionary history and that implies lineage.

C.) Viruses have a simple cellular structure

Explanation:

The new definition makes no reference to cells or organelles. Instead it uses the term "unit". A molecule could be a unit. A crystal could be a unit. A cell could be a unit.

sulfur dioxide

explanation: acid rain is caused by a chemical reaction that begins when compounds like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the air. these substances can rise very high into the atmosphere, where they mix and react with water, oxygen, and other chemicals to form more acidic pollutants, known as acid rain.

c. earths continental crust is thicker than its lithosphere.

because, the lithosphere is the outermost layer of the earth/ 100 km thick and is defined by its machanical properties.the lithosphere contains oceanic and continental crust that varies in age and thickness across locations and geologic time. the lithosphere is the coolest layer of the earth in terms of temperature. the term lithosphere should not be confused with the use of "geosphere" which is used to indicate all of earth systems, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere   and biosphere. the surface of the earth can be divided into the continental crust and the oceanic crust.   the continental crust is made mostly of granite while the oceanic crust is made of basalt. the average thickness of the continental crust is 25 miles and the average thickness of the oceanic crust is 5 miles.   three types of rock, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic, make up the surface of the earth. that's why 3 option is preferable.