Geosphere

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒioʊˈsfɪɹ/

Geosphere (noun)

  1. The solid parts of Earth, such as rocks and soil, including the crust and deeper layers.
  2. All Earth’s solid system, often used when comparing with air and water in Earth system studies.

Examples

  • The geosphere includes rocks and soil beneath our feet.
  • Plants grow in the geosphere, which holds nutrients.