Organisation of an Ecosystem
This topic covers the cycling of materials through ecosystems, including the carbon and water cycles. Students will also investigate the role of microorganisms in decomposition.
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This topic covers the cycling of materials through ecosystems, including the carbon and water cycles. Students will also investigate the role of microorganisms in decomposition.
Key Questions
- How is carbon cycled through an ecosystem?
- What factors affect the rate of decay by microorganisms?
- How does the water cycle sustain life on Earth?
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