What term did Vernadsky help popularize with his work?
Anthroposphere
Stratosphere
Biosphere
Lithosphere
Answer
Biosphere, the term popularized by Vladimir Vernadsky, is the global sum of all ecosystems on Earth. It encompasses all living organisms, along with the abiotic components (air, water, and soil) that support and interact with them. The biosphere regulates Earth's climate, nutrient cycles, and composition of the atmosphere, forming a dynamic equilibrium essential for life on the planet.
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