Biosphere
What Biosphere means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The living layer of the Earth, including all plants, animals, and microorganisms, and the environments they inhabit.
The life-support system of the Earth, including all living organisms and the environments in which they live.
Topics that use Biosphere
- Large-scale ecosystems are found in different parts of the world and are important (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- The biosphere is a vital system (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Biodiversity
- Carbon Sink
- Deforestation
- Permafrost
- Transpiration
- Altitudinal Zonation
- Biome
- Commercial Exploitation
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