Life Support System

Biosphere Goods

• The biosphere is the living part (animals and plants) of the Earth
• Starts a few metres underground in the soil until 30 metres into the atmosphere
• It provides us with goods and services for survival and commercial use
• Goods – materials/ resources that we get from the biospher

Biosphere and Indigenous People

Indigenous People– original people of the region that lead traditional lifestyles and use the area to survive.

Transnational Companies – are giant companies operating in many countries.

Exploitation

Popluation

What goods does the biosphere provide?

Your answer should include: Wood / Trees / Medicine

Why is the Biosphere important to indigenous and local people?

Your answer should include: Spirituality / Home

How does the biosphere get exploited by wider global use?

Your answer should include: Crops / Wood / Deforestation / Land / Burning