For Biosphere we have terms and definitions in 15 topics. The topics are Atmospheric Chemistry, Biology, Climate, Energy, Environment, Environmental Toxins, Evolution, Global Warming, Naturopathic, Physical Geography, Planetary Science, Religion, Satellite Meteorology, Science and Weather.

Biosphere (Atmospheric Chemistry)

A volume including the lower part of the troposphere (as high as living organisms can fly or be lofted) and the surface of the earth including the oceans. This region, by definition, encompasses all the living matter of the earth. Some very important atmospheric chemicals are produced in this region and pass into the atmosphere. This region exchanges chemicals and particulate matter with the atmosphere and soils and waters of the earth. [Journal of Geophysical Research;v99; 16511-16521;1994]

Biosphere (Biology)

The blanket of living things that surrounds the substratum of the earth.

Biosphere (Climate)

The portion of Earth and its atmosphere that can support life. The part (reservoir) of the global carbon cycle that includes living organisms (plants and animals) and life- derived organic matter (litter, detritus). The terrestrial biosphere includes the living biota (plants and animals) and the litter and soil organic matter on land, and the marine biosphere includes the biota and detritus in the oceans.

Biosphere (Energy)

The zone at and adjacent to the earth's surface where all life exists; all living organisms of the earth.

Biosphere (Environment)

(1) the part of the earth and its atmosphere in which living organisms exist or that is capable of supporting life; (2) the living organisms and their environment composing the biosphere.

Biosphere (Environmental Toxins)

The part of the earth and its atmosphere in which living things exist.

Biosphere (Evolution)

The part of Earth and its atmosphere capable of sustaining life.

Biosphere (Global Warming)

The portion of the Earth and its atmosphere that can support life. The part of the global carbon cycle that includes living organisms and biogenic organic matter.

Biosphere (Naturopathic)

Literally, the part of the earth that supports life; more broadly, a large community of life-forms sharing a similar environment, such as a rain forest or prairie grassland.

Biosphere (Physical Geography)

Zone of the Earth where life is found. The biosphere consists of all living things, plant and animal. This zone is characterized by life in profusion, diversity, and ingenious complexity. Cycling of matter in this sphere involves not only metabolic reactions in organisms, but also many abiotic chemical reactions. Also called ecosphere.

Biosphere (Planetary Science)

The part of Earth's crust, water, and atmosphere where living organisms can survive.

Biosphere (Religion)

The part of the Earth and atmosphere containing life.

Biosphere (Satellite Meteorology)

The living component of the Earth system. (between the lithosphere and the atmosphere)

Biosphere (Science)

That portion of the rocky and fluid world inhabited by life.

Biosphere (Weather)

The transition zone between the earth and the atmosphere within which most terrestrial life forms are found. It is considered the outer portion of the geosphere and the inner or lower portion of the atmosphere.

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