nounfemininepl: biospheres
biosfera
1. The region of a planet comprising all ecosystems and living organisms, including all plants, animals, microorganisms, and their interactions with the physical environment
The biosphere is essential for maintaining the balance of gases in our atmosphere.
A biosfera é essencial para manter o equilíbrio de gases em nossa atmosfera.
2. The layer of Earth and its atmosphere capable of supporting life; the sum total of all living organisms and their environment
Scientists study the biosphere to understand how climate change affects all life forms.
Cientistas estudam a biosfera para entender como as mudanças climáticas afetam todas as formas de vida.
3. In ecology, the interconnected system of all living things and their physical habitats
Protecting the biosphere requires global cooperation and environmental policies.
Proteger a biosfera requer cooperação global e políticas ambientais.
The term 'biosphere' is increasingly used in both Brazilian and American environmental discourse, particularly in discussions about climate change, conservation, and sustainability. In Brazil, it holds special significance in contexts related to the Amazon rainforest and Atlantic Forest protection. The concept is central to modern environmental movements and is formally recognized through UNESCO's Biosphere Reserve program, which has designated areas in both countries.
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