Biogeology
Biogeology is the study of the interactions between the Earth's biosphere and the lithosphere.[1]
Biogeology examines
terrestrial systems in relation to each other, to help understand the Earth's climate, oceans, and other effects on geologic systems.[2]
For example,
atmosphere, which affects weathering rates of rocks
.
Prior to the late
vascular plants evolved, growing up to 30 meters (98 ft 5.1 in) in height. These large plants changed the atmosphere, and altered the composition of the soil by increasing the amount of organic carbon. This helped prevent the soil being washed away through erosion
.
See also
- Pedology
- Geobiology
References
- ^ Darwin Center for Biogeology (2007). "Darwin Center for Biogeology". Darwin Center for Biogeology. Retrieved September 16, 2007.
- ^ UCSB Geology (2007). "Biogeology research at UCSB". UCSB Geology. Archived from the original on August 10, 2007. Retrieved September 16, 2007.
External links
- Biogeology department at the Institute of Paleobiology.
- American Geophysical Union (AGU) and Journal of Geophysical Research
- (JGR) - Biogeosciences
- European Geosciences Union (EGU)[permanent dead link] and Biogeosciences (BG)
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