{"id":26270,"date":"2025-09-26T22:46:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T22:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/?page_id=26270"},"modified":"2025-09-27T01:47:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T01:47:02","slug":"biosphere","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/","title":{"rendered":"2A Biosphere"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-26270\" data-postid=\"26270\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-26270 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-parallax-bg=\"desktop\" data-css_id=\"szsb319\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_szsb319 tb_first tf_w\">\n            <span  class=\"builder_row_cover tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><\/span>            <div class=\"row_inner col_align_middle tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" 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Biosphere\" alt=\"2A Biosphere\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_qzzc319   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>2A Biosphere<\/h2>\n<h3>Atmosphere, hydrosphere, &amp; lithosphere.<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module icon -->\n<div  class=\"module module-icon tb_w163319    icon_horizontal tf_textl\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"module-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<em class=\"tf_boxyellow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-angle-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>scroll down<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module icon -->\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-css_id=\"6s0u914\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth tb_6s0u914 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_qe1e914 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_yns0914   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h6>In this guide\u00a0<span class=\"s1\">we examine how specific parts of the biosphere relate to life on Earth.<\/span><\/h6>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_gs3j914 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_5atn914 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_w8l4914   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Video Overview<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-css_id=\"3dn2914\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth tb_3dn2914 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_t2fh914 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_psx7914   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>We will begin with this guide overview video.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On every video with voice, select the closed captioning &#8220;cc&#8221; option if you would like to see the text.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module video -->\n<div  class=\"module module-video tb_73zu914 video-top  \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n                    <div class=\"video-wrap-outer\">\n            <div class=\"video-wrap tf_rel tf_overflow\">\n                                    <noscript><iframe data-no-script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/454556209?h=&#038;pip=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;portrait=0&#038;title=0&#038;byline=0\" allow=\"fullscreen\" class=\"tf_abs tf_w tf_h\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n                                <\/div>\n            <!-- \/video-wrap -->\n        <\/div>\n        <!-- \/video-wrap-outer -->\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_qn0h914 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_7anh914 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_tjnh914   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Biosphere Guide Contents<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module divider -->\n<div  class=\"module tf_mw module-divider tb_szec914 solid  divider-custom divider-center\" style=\"border-width: 3px;border-color: #0093af;margin-top: 10px;margin-bottom: 20px;max-width: 120px;\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <\/div>\n<!-- \/module divider -->\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_l7ws914   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h6>Complete all four of these sections before taking the quiz and making your media piece.<\/h6>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_4 tb_dbis914\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-1 tb_36xp914 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_fq7a914 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/atmosphere\/#\">\n                   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/humanbio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Number-1-orange-square.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" title=\"Atmosphere\" alt=\"Atmosphere\">        <\/a>\n    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/atmosphere\/#\">\n                        Atmosphere                    <\/a>\n                   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href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/hydrosphere\/#\">\n                        Hydrosphere                    <\/a>\n                            <\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-1 tb_aeu8914\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_p4z2914 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/lithosphere\/#\">\n                   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/humanbio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Number-3-orange-square.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" title=\"Lithosphere\" alt=\"Lithosphere\">        <\/a>\n    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n     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height=\"200\" title=\"Climate &amp; Biomes\" alt=\"Climate &amp; Biomes\">        <\/a>\n    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/climate-biomes\/#\">\n                        Climate & Biomes                    <\/a>\n                            <\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_id4h913 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_l535913 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_n4ob914   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Biosphere Objectives<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module divider -->\n<div  class=\"module tf_mw module-divider tb_z9ec913 solid  divider-custom divider-center\" style=\"border-width: 3px;border-color: #0093af;margin-top: 10px;margin-bottom: 20px;max-width: 120px;\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <\/div>\n<!-- \/module divider -->\n<!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_i4tq913 image-left drop-shadow  tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/atmosphere\/#\">\n                   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/humanbio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Number-1-orange-square.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" title=\"Atmosphere\" alt=\"Describe the basic composition of Earth&#039;s atmosphere, including how atmospheric gases relate to ozone depletion and acid rain; explain the greenhouse effect including how it relates to Earth&#039;s climate; and provide examples of how light and color relate to leaf appearance and function.\">        <\/a>\n    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/atmosphere\/#\">\n                        Atmosphere                    <\/a>\n                            <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"image-caption tb_text_wrap\">\n            Describe the basic composition of Earth&#8217;s atmosphere, including how atmospheric gases relate to ozone depletion and acid rain; explain the greenhouse effect including how it relates to Earth&#8217;s climate; and provide examples of how light and color relate to leaf appearance and function.        <\/div>\n        <!-- \/image-caption -->\n            <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_0s1h913 image-left drop-shadow  tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/hydrosphere\/#\">\n                   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/humanbio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Number-2-orange-square.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" title=\"Hydrosphere\" alt=\"Describe what a biogeochemical cycle is, providing examples of these nutrient cycles including sinks and the role of organisms; list key properties of the water molecule that make it significant for life as we know it; and describe ways water relates to the structures and distribution of plants.\">        <\/a>\n    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/hydrosphere\/#\">\n                        Hydrosphere                    <\/a>\n                            <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"image-caption tb_text_wrap\">\n            Describe what a biogeochemical cycle is, providing examples of these nutrient cycles including sinks and the role of organisms; list key properties of the water molecule that make it significant for life as we know it; and describe ways water relates to the structures and distribution of plants.        <\/div>\n        <!-- \/image-caption -->\n            <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_ztws913 image-left drop-shadow  tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/lithosphere\/#\">\n                   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/humanbio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Number-3-orange-square.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" title=\"Lithosphere\" alt=\"Explain the significance of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle; describe impacts on terrestrial ecosystems, including wind and soil erosion; and outline the key components of a field kit including why they are important.\">        <\/a>\n    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/lithosphere\/#\">\n                        Lithosphere  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how sunlight distribution leads to varied ecosystems at different latitudes; describe the impact of altitude and north vs. south-facing slopes on mountain habitats; and outline a climate and ecosystem tour from Newport on the Oregon Coast, over the Coastal Range, through the valley, over the Cascades Mountains, and into Eastern Oregon, including rainshadows along the route.\">        <\/a>\n    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/climate-biomes\/#\">\n                        Climate & Biomes                    <\/a>\n                            <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"image-caption tb_text_wrap\">\n            Explain how sunlight distribution leads to varied ecosystems at different latitudes; describe the impact of altitude and north vs. 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 class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Biosphere Product Page<\/h3>\n<h6>Look ahead to the products (quiz &amp; media piece) you will be making after completing this guide&#8217;s four activity pages.<\/h6>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module buttons -->\n<div  class=\"module module-buttons tb_1him913 buttons-horizontal solid  large circle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/products\/#\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx yellow\" >\n                                                Biosphere Products                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<!-- \/module buttons -->\n        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_9sg5913 last\">\n        <span  class=\"builder_row_cover tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><\/span>            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data-css_id=\"8as8913\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth tb_8as8913 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top gutter-none tb_col_count_3 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_zo2w913 first\">\n        <span  class=\"builder_row_cover tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><\/span>            <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_gnas913 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/#\">\n                   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/humanbio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Home-Icon.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"1000\" title=\"2A Biosphere\" alt=\"2A Biosphere\">        <\/a>\n    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_taqu913   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>EnviroBio Home<\/h3>\n<h5>Course Overview<\/h5>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_p8x6913\">\n        <span  class=\"builder_row_cover tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><\/span>            <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_cx7f913 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/#\">\n                   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/humanbio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Module-Icon.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"1000\" title=\"2A Biosphere\" alt=\"2A Biosphere\">        <\/a>\n    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_19vr913   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Module 2<\/h3>\n<h5>Biomes<\/h5>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_q9hn913 last\">\n        <span  class=\"builder_row_cover tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><\/span>            <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_c3p9913 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/latitudes\/#\">\n                   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/humanbio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Guide-Icon.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"1000\" title=\"2A Biosphere\" alt=\"2A Biosphere\">        <\/a>\n    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  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src=\"http:\/\/humanbio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Guide-Icon.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"1000\" title=\"2A Biosphere\" alt=\"2A Biosphere\">\n<h2>2A Biosphere<\/h2> <h3>Atmosphere, hydrosphere, &amp; lithosphere.<\/h3>\n<em ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-angle-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> scroll down\n<h6>In this guide\u00a0we examine how specific parts of the biosphere relate to life on Earth.<\/h6>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Video Overview<\/h3>\n<p><strong>We will begin with this guide overview video.<\/strong><\/p> <p>On every video with voice, select the closed captioning \"cc\" option if you would like to see the text.<\/p>\n[embed]https:\/\/vimeo.com\/454556209[\/embed]\n<h3>Biosphere Guide Contents<\/h3>\n\n<h6>Complete all four of these sections before taking the quiz and making your media piece.<\/h6>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/atmosphere\/#\"> <img src=\"http:\/\/humanbio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Number-1-orange-square.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" title=\"Atmosphere\" alt=\"Atmosphere\"> <\/a> <h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/atmosphere\/#\"> Atmosphere <\/a> <\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/hydrosphere\/#\"> <img src=\"http:\/\/humanbio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Number-2-orange-square.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" title=\"Hydrosphere\" alt=\"Hydrosphere\"> <\/a> <h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/hydrosphere\/#\"> Hydrosphere <\/a> <\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/lithosphere\/#\"> <img src=\"http:\/\/humanbio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Number-3-orange-square.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" title=\"Lithosphere\" alt=\"Lithosphere\"> <\/a> <h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/lithosphere\/#\"> Lithosphere <\/a> <\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/climate-biomes\/#\"> <img src=\"http:\/\/humanbio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Number-4-orange-square.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" title=\"Climate &amp; Biomes\" alt=\"Climate &amp; Biomes\"> <\/a> <h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/climate-biomes\/#\"> Climate & Biomes <\/a> <\/h3>\n<h3>Biosphere Objectives<\/h3>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/atmosphere\/#\"> <img src=\"http:\/\/humanbio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Number-1-orange-square.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" title=\"Atmosphere\" alt=\"Describe the basic composition of Earth&#039;s atmosphere, including how atmospheric gases relate to ozone depletion and acid rain; explain the greenhouse effect including how it relates to Earth&#039;s climate; and provide examples of how light and color relate to leaf appearance and function.\"> <\/a> <h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/atmosphere\/#\"> Atmosphere <\/a> <\/h3> Describe the basic composition of Earth's atmosphere, including how atmospheric gases relate to ozone depletion and acid rain; explain the greenhouse effect including how it relates to Earth's climate; and provide examples of how light and color relate to leaf appearance and function.\n<a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/hydrosphere\/#\"> <img src=\"http:\/\/humanbio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Number-2-orange-square.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" title=\"Hydrosphere\" alt=\"Describe what a biogeochemical cycle is, providing examples of these nutrient cycles including sinks and the role of organisms; list key properties of the water molecule that make it significant for life as we know it; and describe ways water relates to the structures and distribution of plants.\"> <\/a> <h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/hydrosphere\/#\"> Hydrosphere <\/a> <\/h3> Describe what a biogeochemical cycle is, providing examples of these nutrient cycles including sinks and the role of organisms; list key properties of the water molecule that make it significant for life as we know it; and describe ways water relates to the structures and distribution of plants.\n<a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/lithosphere\/#\"> <img src=\"http:\/\/humanbio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Number-3-orange-square.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" title=\"Lithosphere\" alt=\"Explain the significance of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle; describe impacts on terrestrial ecosystems, including wind and soil erosion; and outline the key components of a field kit including why they are important.\"> <\/a> <h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/lithosphere\/#\"> Lithosphere <\/a> <\/h3> Explain the significance of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle; describe impacts on terrestrial ecosystems, including wind and soil erosion; and outline the key components of a field kit including why they are important.\n<a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/climate-biomes\/#\"> <img src=\"http:\/\/humanbio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Number-4-orange-square.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" title=\"Climate &amp; Biomes\" alt=\"Explain how sunlight distribution leads to varied ecosystems at different latitudes; describe the impact of altitude and north vs. south-facing slopes on mountain habitats; and outline a climate and ecosystem tour from Newport on the Oregon Coast, over the Coastal Range, through the valley, over the Cascades Mountains, and into Eastern Oregon, including rainshadows along the route.\"> <\/a> <h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/climate-biomes\/#\"> Climate & Biomes <\/a> <\/h3> Explain how sunlight distribution leads to varied ecosystems at different latitudes; describe the impact of altitude and north vs. south-facing slopes on mountain habitats; and outline a climate and ecosystem tour from Newport on the Oregon Coast, over the Coastal Range, through the valley, over the Cascades Mountains, and into Eastern Oregon, including rainshadows along the route.\n<h3>Biosphere Product Page<\/h3> <h6>Look ahead to the products (quiz &amp; media piece) you will be making after completing this guide's four activity pages.<\/h6>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/products\/#\" > Biosphere Products <\/a>\n<h3>Biosphere Resource Page<\/h3> <h6>Would you like to learn more than what is covered in this course?\u00a0 Visit these extra resources for a lifetime of learning.<\/h6>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/biosphere\/resources\/#\" > Biosphere Resources <\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/#\"> <img src=\"http:\/\/humanbio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Home-Icon.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"1000\" title=\"2A Biosphere\" alt=\"2A Biosphere\"> <\/a>\n<h3>EnviroBio Home<\/h3> <h5>Course Overview<\/h5>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/#\"> <img src=\"http:\/\/humanbio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Module-Icon.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"1000\" title=\"2A Biosphere\" alt=\"2A Biosphere\"> <\/a>\n<h3>Module 2<\/h3> <h5>Biomes<\/h5>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/vividscience.org\/index.php\/online-envirobio\/biomes\/latitudes\/#\"> <img src=\"http:\/\/humanbio.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Guide-Icon.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"1000\" title=\"2A Biosphere\" alt=\"2A Biosphere\"> <\/a>\n<h3>Next Guide<\/h3> <h5>2B: 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