B2 noun Formal

biosphere

/ˌbaɪ.əʊ.sfɪər/

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.

Exemplos

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Recycling 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.

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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.

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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?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
biosphere
Advérbio
biospherically
Adjetivo
biospheric
Relacionado
biology
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Dica de memorização

Think of the prefix 'bio-' (meaning life) and the word 'sphere' (the shape of the Earth). It is the 'Sphere of Life.'

Quiz rápido

Scientists are concerned that pollution is causing irreversible damage to the Earth's ________.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: biosphere

Exemplos

1

Recycling and reducing waste are small steps we can take to help protect the biosphere.

everyday

Recycling and reducing waste are small steps we can take to help protect the biosphere.

2

The international convention aims to establish new protocols for the preservation of the global biosphere.

formal

The international convention aims to establish new protocols for the preservation of the global biosphere.

3

Did you see that show about how the biosphere handles extreme climate changes?

informal

Did you see that show about how the biosphere handles extreme climate changes?

4

The study analyzes the exchange of carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and the terrestrial biosphere.

academic

The study analyzes the exchange of carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and the terrestrial biosphere.

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Corporate sustainability reports now frequently address the company's long-term impact on the biosphere.

business

Corporate sustainability reports now frequently address the company's long-term impact on the biosphere.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
biosphere
Advérbio
biospherically
Adjetivo
biospheric
Relacionado
biology

Colocações comuns

biosphere reserve biosphere reserve
global biosphere global biosphere
delicate biosphere delicate biosphere
protect the biosphere protect the biosphere
human impact on the biosphere human impact on the biosphere

Frases Comuns

within the biosphere

within the biosphere

the Earth's biosphere

the Earth's biosphere

integrity of the biosphere

integrity of the biosphere

Frequentemente confundido com

biosphere vs ecosystem

An ecosystem is a specific local area of living things and their environment, while the biosphere is the sum of all ecosystems on Earth.

biosphere vs atmosphere

The atmosphere refers specifically to the layers of gases surrounding the planet, whereas the biosphere includes all areas where life exists.

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Notas de uso

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.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'biosphere' when they actually mean 'environment' or 'habitat.' Remember that biosphere is a global, all-encompassing term.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the prefix 'bio-' (meaning life) and the word 'sphere' (the shape of the Earth). It is the 'Sphere of Life.'

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Origem da palavra

Coined in 1875 by the geologist Eduard Suess, derived from the Greek 'bios' (life) and 'sphaira' (globe).

Padrões gramaticais

Usually used with the definite article 'the' Countable noun, though the plural 'biospheres' is mostly used in science fiction or planetary science
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Contexto cultural

The term is central to UNESCO's 'Man and the Biosphere' (MAB) programme, which promotes sustainable development.

Quiz rápido

Scientists are concerned that pollution is causing irreversible damage to the Earth's ________.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: biosphere

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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