The Biosphere Defenitions Flashcards
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Biosphere
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Parts of the Earth and its atmosphere and in which living organisms exist
2
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Lithosphere
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The outer part of the Earth,consisting of the crust and upper mantle
3
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Atmosphere
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The air of climate in a specific place
4
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Hydrosphere
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Parts of the Earth made up of water, including oceans, lakes, rivers etc. as well as water in the atmosphere
5
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Organisms
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Any living thing that can perform the seven life processes
6
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Biome
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A large community of plants and animals that occupy a region,such as a grassland or desert
7
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Biodiversity
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The variety of all living organisms on Earth
8
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Herbivore
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An animal that feeds only on plants
9
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Carnivore
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An animal that feeds on the flesh of other animals
