Basics of the Biosphere
What is the biosphere?
Layer of life on Earth
Are humans part of the biosphere?
Yes
What is a habitat?
Living space
Can pollution affect the biosphere?
Yes
Is the biosphere the same all over the world?
No
What can be found in the biosphere?
Life
What are organisms that make their own food called?
Producers
Give one example of an ecosystem.
Forest, Grassland, Desert, Tundra, Aquatic
Name one human activity that harms the environment.
There are a lot. :(
What is the largest rainforest in the world?
Amazon
Which part of Earth does the biosphere include: land, water, or air?
All
What is biodiversity?
Variety of life
What is the difference between a producer and a consumer?
The producer makes food. The consumer eats food.
What is deforestation?
Cutting trees
How do oceans help support the biosphere?
Oxygen production
How does the biosphere depend on the sun?
Energy
Why are decomposers important in the biosphere?
Nutrient recycling
What happens when one part of an ecosystem is removed or damaged?
Imbalance
How does climate change affect the biosphere?
Habitat loss
What is the role of the carbon cycle in the biosphere?
Regulates Climate
What separates the biosphere from other Earth systems?
Living things
How do invasive species harm the biosphere?
Disrupt ecosystems
How do biotic and abiotic factors interact in an ecosystem?
They influence one another.
What is sustainability and why is it important to protect the biosphere?
Long-term balance
How do all Earth’s spheres work together to support life?
System Interaction