K5Print Free printable worksheets for K–5

biosphere

  • noun
  • /ˈbaɪəʊˌsfɪə(ɹ)/

The part of the Earth and its atmosphere capable of supporting life.

Other meanings

  1. The totality of living organisms and their environment.

Related words

  • abiosphere
  • biospherian

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “biosphere” on Wiktionary, by its contributors, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.