What is the Biosphere? July 11, 2016 Coined by Eduard Suess in 1875, the biosphere is a component of Earth’s system that is made up of living organisms and the dead organic matter they produce. The Earth is made up of different spheres: – Atmosphere: the layer of air that is above land – Lithosphere: Solid surface layer (land). – Hydrosphere: All water, including what is found on the surface, ground and air. These spheres are home to a wide variety of organisms that rely…
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