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SCIENCE NEWS . Biosphere . Area of earth’s surface (air, land & water) in which life can exist. Biosphere. Area of interaction between all spheres. The Zone of Life . Best described by Eduard Suess in 1875, who defined it as "the place on earth's surface where life dwells". - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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SCIENCE NEWS
Biosphere Area of earth’s
surface (air, land & water) in which life
can exist
BiosphereArea of interaction between all spheres
The Zone of Life • Best described by Eduard Suess
in 1875, who defined it as "the place on earth's surface where life dwells"
The Zone of Life • The biosphere is a core concept
within Biology and Ecology• Includes all organisms on earth
as well as the environments in which they live
Factors that Affect Biosphere
• Distance between the Earth and the Sun• tilt of the Earth (seasons)• Changes to natural cycles for
example water cycle
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