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biosphere
[bahy-uh-sfeer]
noun
the part of the earth's crust, waters, and atmosphere that supports life.
the ecosystem comprising the entire earth and the living organisms that inhabit it.
biosphere
/ ˈɪəˌɪə /
noun
the part of the earth's surface and atmosphere inhabited by living things
biosphere
The parts of the land, sea, and atmosphere in which organisms are able to live. The biosphere is an irregularly shaped, relatively thin zone in which life is concentrated on or near the Earth's surface and throughout its waters.
All the Earth's ecosystems considered as a single, self-sustaining unit.
biosphere
The thin outer shell of the Earth and the inner layers of its atmosphere; the place where all living systems are found.
Other Word Forms
- biospheric adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of biosphere1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
As well as the music, climate activist Greta Thunberg also made a surprise appearance, telling festival goers the earth's biosphere is "not just changing, it is breaking down".
Various forms of evidence suggest that the biosphere was more productive during the Miocene compared to now, and that at higher latitudes, this effect was more pronounced.
"We must protect our biosphere - it is not a zero-sum game," he added, pointing to a recent report by the Office for National Statistics that valued UK ecosystems at £1.8tn.
The apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump sent shock waves through the geo-political biosphere, as U.S. leaders chimed in to condemn the attack.
In contrast, land habitats make up less than 1 percent of the planet’s biosphere because the band of life is so narrow, making its volume quite small.
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