Atmosphere vs. Biosphere

Atmosphere vs. Biosphere — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Atmosphere and Biosphere

Atmospherenoun

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

Biospherenoun

The part of the Earth and its atmosphere capable of supporting life.

Atmospherenoun

The air in a particular place.

Biospherenoun

The totality of living organisms and their environment.

Atmospherenoun

The apparent mood felt in an environment.

Biospherenoun

the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the Earth (or other planet) where living organisms exist

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Atmospherenoun

A unit of measurement for pressure equal to 101325 Pa (symbol: atm)

Atmospherenoun

a particular environment or surrounding influence;

there was an atmosphere of excitement

Atmospherenoun

a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade

Atmospherenoun

the mass of air surrounding the Earth;

there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphereit was exposed to the air

Atmospherenoun

the weather or climate at some place;

the atmosphere was thick with fog

Atmospherenoun

the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body

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Atmospherenoun

a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing;

an air of mysterythe house had a neglected airan atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquartersthe place had an aura of romance