Definition

The area of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

Example

The biosphere is essential for maintaining the balance of ecosystems on our planet.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how the biosphere supports all life on Earth?

Absolutely, it's fascinating how everything is interconnected.

Yeah, without the biosphere, we wouldn't be here at all.

Right! It's important to protect it for future generations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Biosphere → It is formed from "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "sphere" (from Greek "sphaira", meaning ball or globe). The word "biosphere" refers to the global sum of all ecosystems, essentially the zone of life on Earth.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bio' meaning 'life' and 'sphere' meaning 'globe' — together they describe the globe of life on our planet.

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