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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Biosphere Biosphere The term 'Biosphere' as it applies to the area of carbon dioxide can be defined as ' The portion of Earth and its atmosphere that can support life. The part (reservoir) of the global carbon cycle that includes living organisms (plants and animals) and life-derived organic matter (litter, detritus). The terrestrial biosphere includes the living biota (plants and animals) and the litter and soil organic matter on land, and the marine biosphere includes the biota and detritus in the oceans'. The term 'Biosphere' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' Part of the Earth system in which life can exist, between the outer portion of the geosphere and the inner portion of the atmosphere'. The term 'Biosphere' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Portion of the solid and liquid earth where organisms live'. Previous 5 Terms: Biomimetic bionomics Biopesticide Bioremediation Bio-security, bio-terrorism Next 5 Terms: Biota Biotechnology biotic Biotic potential Biotic pyramid About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.