Biosphere

What is the biosphere?

• The global sum of all ecosystems on Earth, including all living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

• The study of the Earth's history and the life forms that existed in the past

• A type of microscope used to study living organisms

• The layer of the atmosphere closest to the Earth's surface

Name three major components of the biosphere.

• Rocks, water, and air

• Humans, buildings, and vehicles

• Planets, stars, and galaxies

• Plants, animals, and microorganisms

What is the importance of the biosphere?

• It only supports non-essential life forms

• It has no importance at all

• It has a negative impact on the climate

• It supports all life on Earth, regulates the climate, and provides essential resources for human survival.

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How does the biosphere interact with the atmosphere?

• Through processes such as nuclear fission and fusion

• By emitting toxic gases into the atmosphere

• By creating a barrier that prevents any interaction with the atmosphere

• Through processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, and the water cycle.

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What are some examples of ecosystems within the biosphere?

• Polar ice caps and tundra

• Mountains and valleys

• Urban areas and industrial zones

• Forests, grasslands, deserts, oceans, and coral reefs.

Discuss the concept of biodiversity within the biosphere.

• Biodiversity refers to the variety of weather patterns within the biosphere.

• Biodiversity only includes the diversity of species within the biosphere.

• Biodiversity is not important for the health of the biosphere.

• Biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms within the biosphere, including the diversity of species, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity.

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What are abiotic factors?

• Non-living things

• Living things

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What are biotic factors?

• Non-living things

• Living things

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The following are examples of which type of factor: sunlight, air, temperature, and water.

• Abiotic factors

• Biotic Factors

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The following are examples of which type of factor: bacteria, animals, plants, and fungi.

• Abiotic factors

• Biotic factors

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