Biogeology

Learn these biogeology terms and explore the ways organisms interact with the planet. This list covers the Earth's four spheres, organisms like bacteria and phytoplankton, and processes such as erosion, photosynthesis, and weathering.
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  1. atmosphere
    the mass of air surrounding the Earth
  2. bacteria
    single-celled organisms that can cause disease
  3. biosphere
    the regions of the Earth where living organisms exist
  4. biotic
    of or relating to living organisms
  5. carbon dioxide
    a colorless, odorless greenhouse gas essential for photosynthesis
  6. coral reef
    a reef consisting of coral consolidated into limestone
  7. deposition
    the natural process of laying something down
  8. dynamic
    relating to the forces that cause motions of bodies
  9. environment
    the area in which something exists or lives
  10. erosion
    the process of wearing or grinding something down
  11. formation
    (geology) a distinct unit of rocks or layers
  12. fossil fuel
    energy-producing substance derived from preserved organisms
  13. geosphere
    the solid part of the Earth
  14. habitat
    the type of environment in which an organism normally lives
  15. hydrosphere
    the watery layer of the earth's surface
  16. impact
    a forceful consequence; a strong effect
  17. lithosphere
    the solid part of the Earth
  18. microbe
    a minute life form, especially one that causes disease
  19. organism
    a living thing that can act or function independently
  20. oxygen
    a colorless, odorless gas that is essential for respiration
  21. petroleum
    a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
  22. photosynthesis
    formation of compounds in plants aided by radiant energy
  23. phytoplankton
    photosynthetic or plant constituent of plankton
  24. pyrite
    a common mineral that has a pale yellow color
  25. surface
    the outermost level of the land or sea
  26. terrestrial
    of or relating to or characteristic of the planet Earth
  27. weather
    change under the action or influence of the climate
Created on Tue Jan 24 22:39:38 EST 2017 (updated Fri Mar 31 17:17:00 EDT 2017)

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