Ecosphere: meaning, definitions and examples
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ecosphere
[ ˈiːkəʊsfɪə ]
environmental
The ecosphere refers to the Earth's ecosystem as a whole, including all living organisms and their physical surroundings. It encompasses the interactions between living organisms and their environment, the flow of energy and nutrients, and the cycles of matter.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The ecosphere is a delicate balance of plants, animals, and microorganisms.
- Human activities have a significant impact on the ecosphere.
- The health of the ecosphere is crucial for the survival of all species.
Translations
Translations of the word "ecosphere" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ecoesfera
🇮🇳 परिस्थितिकी क्षेत्र
🇩🇪 Ökosphäre
🇮🇩 ekosfer
🇺🇦 екосфера
🇵🇱 ekosfera
🇯🇵 エコスフィア (ekosufia)
🇫🇷 écosphère
🇪🇸 ecósfera
🇹🇷 ekosfer
🇰🇷 에코스피어 (ekosipieo)
🇸🇦 المحيط الحيوي
🇨🇿 ekosféra
🇸🇰 ekosféra
🇨🇳 生态圈 (shēngtài quān)
🇸🇮 ekosfera
🇮🇸 vistkerfi
🇰🇿 экосфера
🇬🇪 ეკოსფერო (ekosfero)
🇦🇿 ekosfera
🇲🇽 ecósfera
Word origin
The term 'ecosphere' originated from the combination of 'eco-' (meaning environment) and 'sphere' (indicating a space or area). It was first used in the 1960s to describe the interconnected system of living organisms on Earth. The concept of the ecosphere highlights the interdependence of all living things and the importance of maintaining a healthy balance in the environment.
See also: atmosphere, spherical.