biosphere

//ˈbaɪ.oʊˌsfɪr//
B2Frequency Level 12Technical
Visual representation of biosphere

Noun

biosphereSingular
biospheresPlural
1

The regions of the Earth's surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere occupied by living organisms.

The biosphere includes all living things on Earth, from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains.

2

The global ecological system integrating all living beings and their relationships with the environment.

The biosphere includes all ecosystems on Earth, from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains.