The Biosphere - Discussion

This is the first of our discussion topics. Please refer to the previous post that listed the expectations for the discussion threads.

Learn

Click on the links below and read the information. You may take notes if you like while you read.
Geography4Kids.com: Biosphere

The Earth's Biosphere

Discuss

Click on "Post a Comment" at the bottom of this post and answer the following two questions:

1) What do you think the word "biosphere" means? Try breaking it up into two words and then use your own words to describe what you think it means.

2) What living and nonliving things are part of the biosphere?

Remember:
*Use complete sentences when you answer the questions and include the question in your answer. For example, you may write "I think the word biosphere means..."
*Each answer should include at least two sentences.
*Check your spelling and punctuation before submitting your comments.
*After you complete your own post, please come back in and comment on the post from at least one classmate. Remember to include your classmate's name at the beginning of your post.
*State where you got your information. There are instructions on how to do this in the previous post.

This assignment is worth 5 points.

References
KidsGeo.com. (2008). The earth's biosphere. Retrieved November 2, 2008 from http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-for-kids/0153-biosphere.php

Rader, A. (2008). Biosphere basics. Retrieved November 2, 2008 from http://www.geography4kids.com/files/land_intro.html