The components of the biosphere

In this topic

• The atmosphere — the air shell
• The hydrosphere — the water shell
• The lithosphere and the soil
• Living matter, interaction and energy

Key terms

• Biosphere
• Atmosphere
• Troposphere
• Stratosphere
• Ozone layer
• Greenhouse effect
• Hydrosphere
• Water cycle
• Lithosphere
• Soil
• Bio-inert body
• Living matter

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