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biospherebiosphere /ˈbaɪəˌsfɪr/ noun [singular] THESAURUS the air, water, and land in which people, animals, and plants live► environment the air, water, and land in which people, animals, and plants live: Chemicals from the factory have damaged the environment. Plastic bags are bad for the environment. ► ecology the way in which people, animals, and plants are related to each other and to their environment, or the scientific study of this: The oil spill could affect the ecology of the sea shore. ► ecosystem all the animals and plants in a particular area, and the way in which they all depend on each other in order to live: The decrease in the number of birds is affecting the island’s ecosystem. ► habitat the place in which an animal or plant lives: The jungle is the tiger’s natural habitat. ► biome a type of environment with a particular type of weather and particular types of plants. Used in scientific writing: Some animals, such as camels, are found only in desert biomes. ► the biosphere the Earth’s surface and the air around it where animals and plants can live. Used in scientific writing: Changes in the biosphere can affect all life on the planet. earth science the parts of the Earth, including land, water, and the air, in which animals, plants, etc. can live
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