Geography GCSE
Biosphere
What Biosphere means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Biosphere
The living layer of the Earth, including all plants, animals, and microorganisms, and the environments they inhabit.
Topics that use Biosphere
- Large-scale ecosystems are found in different parts of the world and are important (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Biosphere in the exam
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