The Earth's Biosphere

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The Earth system is made up of four interconnected components, commonly referred to as "spheres" - the geosphere (solid earth), hydrosphere (water), atmosphere (air), and biosphere (life). Each of these spheres interacts with the others, shaping the environment we inhabit.

The biosphere is all about life. It encompasses all regions of the Earth where life exists - from the deepest parts of the ocean, to the highest mountains, from the chilliest arctic regions to the hottest deserts, and everything in between. The biosphere encompasses all forms of life on Earth. This includes not just animals and plants, but also fungi, bacteria, and various other microorganisms that might not be visible to the naked eye.

In the desert regions, we have organisms such as cacti and camels which have adapted to the extremely dry and hot conditions.

In the arctic regions, polar bears, penguins, and various species of seals thrive in the cold.

Forests, which can range from tropical rainforests near the equator to boreal forests closer to the poles, host a diverse array of life from towering trees and understory plants to myriad animals such as monkeys, birds, deer, wolves, and countless insects.

The biosphere also spans aquatic regions, both fresh and saltwater. Coral reefs, for instance, are teeming with life - from the corals themselves to the numerous species of fish, crustaceans, and other sea life they host.

Freshwater ecosystems, like lakes and rivers, are home to fish, amphibians, waterfowl, and many types of invertebrates.

The biosphere interacts with the other spheres in numerous ways. Plants grow in soil (part of the geosphere). They take up carbon dioxide (part of the atmosphere), and require water (part f the hydrosphere) to photosynthesize. Animals breathe in oxygen from the atmosphere and drink water from the hydrosphere. The geosphere and hydrosphere also provide habitats to a great diversity of organisms.

The essential interplay between the biosphere and the other spheres is key to sustaining life on Earth. The interdependence of all these spheres illustrates the remarkable balance and interconnectivity of our planet.

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The biosphere (from Ancient Greek βίος (bíos) 'life' and σφαῖρα (sphaîra) 'sphere'), also called the ecosphere (from Ancient Greek οἶκος (oîkos) 'settlement, house' and σφαῖρα (sphaîra) 'sphere'), is the worldwide sum of all ecosystems. It can also be termed the zone of life on Earth. The biosphere (which is technically a spherical shell) is virtually a closed system with regard to matter, [1] with minimal inputs and outputs. Regarding energy, it is an open system, with photosynthesis capturing solar energy at a rate of around 100 terawatts.[2] By the most general biophysiological definition, the biosphere is the global ecological system integrating all living beings and their relationships, including their interaction with the elements of the lithosphere, cryosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. The biosphere is postulated to have evolved, beginning with a process of biopoiesis (life created naturally from non-living matter, such as simple organic compounds) or biogenesis (life created from living matter), at least some 3.5 billion years ago.[3][4]

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Cloud is formed from water vapors evaporated by lake water (hydrosphere) in atmosphere
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[JailynnBalbuena]

In a tropical rainforest ecosystem, the four major spheres—atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere—are closely connected and work together to support life. The atmosphere provides air with important gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide, which plants use to make food through photosynthesis. The hydrosphere includes all the water in the ecosystem, like rain and rivers, which keeps plants and animals hydrated and helps them grow. The lithosphere refers to the soil and rocks that provide nutrients for plants and serve as habitats for many creatures. Finally, the biosphere is made up of all living things, including plants, animals, and microorganisms. Together, these spheres create a vibrant and balanced environment where countless species can thrive, highlighting how everything in a rainforest relies on one another to survive.

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Thanks for this video i learn biosphere

[daryasmko]

how can i know the difference between ecosystems and biosphere

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