biosphere
The biosphere is the worldwide sum of all ecosystems, encompassing all living organisms and the zones of air, land, and water they inhabit. It is the global ecological system integrating all living beings and their relationships with the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.
예시
3 / 5Recycling and reducing waste are small steps we can take to help protect the biosphere.
Recycling and reducing waste are small steps we can take to help protect the biosphere.
The international convention aims to establish new protocols for the preservation of the global biosphere.
The international convention aims to establish new protocols for the preservation of the global biosphere.
Did you see that show about how the biosphere handles extreme climate changes?
Did you see that show about how the biosphere handles extreme climate changes?
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the prefix 'bio-' (meaning life) and the word 'sphere' (the shape of the Earth). It is the 'Sphere of Life.'
빠른 퀴즈
Scientists are concerned that pollution is causing irreversible damage to the Earth's ________.
정답!
정답은: biosphere
예시
Recycling and reducing waste are small steps we can take to help protect the biosphere.
everydayRecycling and reducing waste are small steps we can take to help protect the biosphere.
The international convention aims to establish new protocols for the preservation of the global biosphere.
formalThe international convention aims to establish new protocols for the preservation of the global biosphere.
Did you see that show about how the biosphere handles extreme climate changes?
informalDid you see that show about how the biosphere handles extreme climate changes?
The study analyzes the exchange of carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and the terrestrial biosphere.
academicThe study analyzes the exchange of carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and the terrestrial biosphere.
Corporate sustainability reports now frequently address the company's long-term impact on the biosphere.
businessCorporate sustainability reports now frequently address the company's long-term impact on the biosphere.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
within the biosphere
within the biosphere
the Earth's biosphere
the Earth's biosphere
integrity of the biosphere
integrity of the biosphere
자주 혼동되는 단어
An ecosystem is a specific local area of living things and their environment, while the biosphere is the sum of all ecosystems on Earth.
The atmosphere refers specifically to the layers of gases surrounding the planet, whereas the biosphere includes all areas where life exists.
사용 참고사항
The word is primarily used in scientific, environmental, or academic discussions regarding the planet as a whole. It is rarely used to describe local environmental issues unless being related back to global impacts.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'biosphere' when they actually mean 'environment' or 'habitat.' Remember that biosphere is a global, all-encompassing term.
암기 팁
Think of the prefix 'bio-' (meaning life) and the word 'sphere' (the shape of the Earth). It is the 'Sphere of Life.'
어원
Coined in 1875 by the geologist Eduard Suess, derived from the Greek 'bios' (life) and 'sphaira' (globe).
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
The term is central to UNESCO's 'Man and the Biosphere' (MAB) programme, which promotes sustainable development.
빠른 퀴즈
Scientists are concerned that pollution is causing irreversible damage to the Earth's ________.
정답!
정답은: biosphere
관련 어휘
관련 단어
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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