biosphere

The natural system of the earth and the atmosphere that supports life; the part of the Earth, including air, land, surface rocks, and water, within which life occurs, and which biotic processes in turn alter or transform; the zone of air, land and water at the surface of the earth that is occupied by living organisms; the combination of all ecosystems on Earth and maintained by the energy of the Sun; the interface between the hydrosphere, geosphere and atmosphere.

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