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biosphere



That part of the Earth and atmosphere capable of supporting living organisms. It forms a thin layer around the Earth, including the surface of the lithosphere, the hydrosphere, and the lower atmosphere. The biosphere is self-sufficient except for energy and extends a few kilometers above and below sea-level.


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