Biosphere

The biosphere is a thin layer of living things at the surface of the

Earth.
People
Plants
Animals
Birds
Fish
Fungus
Bacteria
Etc.

Carbon Cycle

Nitrogen Cycle

Phosphorus Cycle

Food Chain

Autotrophs produce their own food/energy (primary

producers)
Heterotrophs consume plants or animals to get food
energy

Food Web

Biomes, Habitat and Niches

Organisms live in communities
called biomes. Each Biome is
determined by climate, geology,
topography and human activity.

Human Interactions
Humans are very
adaptable to
various living
conditions and
climates.
However, we rely
on the
ecosystems
around us for
food, resources,
and water.

Human Interactions
Population growth
Habitat fragmentation
Introduction of exotic
species
Extinctions
Biodiversit
y

Restoration