biosphere

Meanings

• noun

  The part of the Earth's surface and the atmosphere above it and the waters beneath the surface where living organisms exist or are found.

  - "The biosphere is the zone of life on Earth."
  - "Human activities have a significant impact on the biosphere."
  - "The biosphere is divided into various biomes."

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Variants

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biosphere , biospheres , biospheric

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Etymology

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From the Greek bios (life) and sphere (sphere)

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Trivia

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1. The biosphere covers approximately 289 million square miles (743 million square kilometers) of the Earth's surface.

2. The biosphere is divided into five major biomes: terrestrial, freshwater, tropical, temperate, and polar.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ecosystem: A community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system.

2. Biome: A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat.

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Culture

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The biosphere has been a significant theme in literature and art, often used as a metaphor for the interconnectedness of all life on Earth.

How to Memorize "biosphere"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a globe, with various ecosystems represented by different colors.
   - Visualize the intricate web of life, with all organisms connected to each other.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'biosphere' with the image of a thriving, diverse ecosystem.
   - Think of the biosphere as the 'cradle of life'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - B - Brings to life
   - I - Interconnectedness of all organisms
   - O - Operates in harmony
   - S - Sustains the cycle of life
   - P - Provides the perfect environment
   - H - Home for all living organisms
   - E - Earth's essential component

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