(the) biosphere

(the) biosphere
the biosphere UK [ˈbaɪəʊˌsfɪə(r)] US [ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr] noun [singular] science
the parts of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere where plant and animal life can exist
Thesaurus: natural worldsynonym earth's atmospherehyponym

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