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The biosphere is a thin zone of land, air, and water that is home to all living things on earth. Discusses its features as well as characteristics of ecosystems and biomes, including biotic and abiotic components. Also covers types of terrestrial and aquatic biomes, and how ecosystems can change through a process called succession. Defines terminology, and concludes with a summary and quiz.
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Produced by the American Geosciences Institute, this segment provides an overview of the biosphere and its components. Additional discussions include how humans are impacting the biosphere. Part of the "Visions of Earth" series.
In this series, explorers travel the diverse and natural sanctuaries of the Gulf of California. Each episode highlights the fauna and flora of this region. Some of the locations visited include Revillagigedo Islands, the Espíritu Santo (Holy Spirit) National Park, and Cape Pulmo. Part of the "Inside the Sea" series.
Part of the "Branches on the Tree of Life" series. The bacteria section uses compelling microscopy of living bacteria to examine their structure, physiology, behavior, and the vital roles these microbes play in the biosphere.
Contains 8 segments: "Matter and Energy for Life," "Ecosystems," "Populations," "Homeostasis: The Body in Balance," "Inheritance," "Behavior and the Nervous System," "Biodiversity," and "The Biosphere." Students have opportunities to become involved in hands-on activities. Supports the learning of key concepts in biology in tandem with the textbook also offered by the publisher.
