Question
The theory that 'the Earth is best understood as a living entity that acts to maintain its own existence' is known as
The correct answer is
Gaia hypothesis
The Gaia hypothesis, developed by James Lovelock with Lynn Margulis, describes interactions between life and the physical environment as a system capable of self-regulating feedback. Calling Earth living is a systemic metaphor; it does not imply conscious intention.
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