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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
/ ˈbaɪəˌsfɪə /
noun
- the part of the earth's surface and atmosphere inhabited by living things
biosphere
/ bī′ə-sfîr′ /
- 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 Words From
- bi·o·spher·ic [bahy-, uh, -, sfer, -ik], adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of biosphere1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
"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.
They occur when small perturbations trigger a large, non-linear response in the system and shift the climate to a different future state, usually with dramatic consequences for the biosphere.
The findings are especially important in the Santa Barbara Channel, which is an internationally recognized biosphere reserve, a designated Whale Heritage Area, and one of the most important whale migration routes in the United States.
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