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Energy Flow Through Ecosystems PPTEnergy Flow Through Ecosystems PPT
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6th - 9th
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PPT

Energy Flow Through Ecosystems

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Middle or high school environmental studies classes will learn much from this presentation on energy in ecosystems. It covers the foundational topics of trophic levels, food webs, and nutrient cycles using informational text and high-quality diagrams. Have viewers glean information by taking notes as you explain the concepts displayed on each slide. 

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energy flow, energy, the energy pyramid, the nutrient cycle, nutrients, ecosystems, food chains, food webs, the carbon cycle, the nitrogen cycle, the water cycle, trophic levels

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carbon cycle, ecosystems, energy flow, energy pyramid, food chain, food web, hydrologic cycle, nitrogen cycle, nutrient cycle, trophic levels, science

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