Define the following:
(i) Biosphere
(ii) Biological Diversity [2 MARKS]

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Definition: 1 Mark each

(i) Biosphere - Biosphere is that part of the earth in which the living organisms exists or the part which supports life.

(ii) Biological Diversity - Biological diversity or biodiversity, refers to the variety of organisms existing on the earth, their inter-relationships and their relationship with the environment.

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