biosphere

noun

Meaning

The global sum of all ecosystems, representing the zone of air, land, and water where life exists.

Examples

Climate change poses a significant threat to the delicate balance of the global biosphere.
Scientists study the biosphere to understand how human activity impacts biodiversity.

Synonyms: living world, ecosphere, biota

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biosphere

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪəʊsfɪə(r)/

Definition

The global sum of all ecosystems, representing the zone of air, land, and water where life exists.

Examples

Climate change poses a significant threat to the delicate balance of the global biosphere.
Scientists study the biosphere to understand how human activity impacts biodiversity.
The biosphere interacts constantly with the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere.

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