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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".
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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"
The Zone of Life • The biosphere is a core concept within Biology andEcology • 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