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ecological system > ecosphere > critical zone

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critical zone  

Definition

Heterogeneous, near surface environment in which complex interactions involving rock, soil, water, air, and living organisms regulate the natural habitat and determine the availability of life-sustaining resources. Source: National Research Council 2001. Basic Research Opportunities in Earth Science [https://doi.org/10.17226/9981]
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