Answer the following question given this paragraph: 

Most scientists agree that the Earth itself is not a living thing. However, the Earth does have some aspects of life. Some scientists argue that the Earth maintains homeostasis, a stable state, just like a living organisms.


Q: The earth is like organisms in that it maintains a stable state, which is also known as what?

 Choices:

- ketosis

- hibernation

- dormancy

- homeostasis

A:
homeostasis
