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National Geographic: Ocean Abiotic Factors ActivityNational Geographic: Ocean Abiotic Factors Activity
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National Geographic
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9th - 10th
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Science
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1250L
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National Geographic: Ocean Abiotic Factors

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After looking at examples of biotic and abiotic factors in ecosystems, students focus on abiotic factors in marine ecosystems, the physical processes that are involved, and the impact human activities can have on these. Includes handouts and a vocabulary list with definitions.

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biotic factors

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impact of human activities on abiotic factors, impact of human activities on marine ecosystem, biotic and abiotic factors

Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional|practice

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