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biosphere

 

[ หˆbaษชษ™สŠหŒsfษชษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ecosystem

The biosphere refers to the regions of the Earth's surface and atmosphere where living organisms exist. It includes all forms of life, from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains.

Synonyms

biome, ecosphere.

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Word Description / Examples
biosphere

This term is often used in scientific discussions about the entirety of life and ecosystems on Earth. It encompasses all living organisms and their interactions with the planet's systems.

  • The biosphere is vital for studying environmental changes
  • Protecting the biosphere is crucial for maintaining Earthโ€™s biodiversity
ecosphere

This term is occasionally used to refer to the global sum of all ecosystems, combining the interactions between living organisms and their physical environment. It emphasizes the ecological relationships and sustainability of life.

  • Scientists are worried about the impact of climate change on the ecosphere
  • Ensuring a healthy ecosphere is essential for future generations
biome

This word is used to describe large geographic areas that share similar climate, geography, and biodiversity. It categorizes regions with distinct environmental conditions and life forms.

  • The Amazon Rainforest is the worldโ€™s largest tropical rainforest biome
  • Deserts are biomes characterized by low precipitation and arid conditions

Examples of usage

  • The Amazon rainforest is one of the most diverse ecosystems in the biosphere.
  • Human activities are impacting the delicate balance of the biosphere.
  • The biosphere plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate.

Translations

Translations of the word "biosphere" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น biosfera

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅˆเคตเคฎเค‚เคกเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Biosphรคre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ biosfer

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะพัั„ะตั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ biosfera

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”Ÿ็‰ฉๅœ (ใ›ใ„ใถใคใ‘ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท biosphรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ biosfera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท biyosfer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ๋ฌผ๊ถŒ (saengmul-gwon)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุญูŠุท ุงู„ุญูŠูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ biosfรฉra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ biosfรฉra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”Ÿ็‰ฉๅœˆ (shฤ“ngwรนquฤn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ biosfera

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญfhvolf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธะพัั„ะตั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒแƒกแƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ biosfer

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ biosfera

Etymology

The term 'biosphere' was first coined by geologist Eduard Suess in 1875 to describe the part of the Earth inhabited by living organisms. The concept was further developed by Vladimir Vernadsky in the 1920s, who defined the biosphere as the sum of all ecosystems on Earth. The biosphere plays a vital role in supporting life on the planet, providing essential resources and regulating the environment.

See also: bio, biography, biologic, biologist, biology, biota, biotech.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,015, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.