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University of Illinois Extension: Energy and Ecosystems Use Some Lose Some ArticleUniversity of Illinois Extension: Energy and Ecosystems Use Some Lose Some Article
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University of Illinois
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4th - 5th
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1090L
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University of Illinois Extension: Energy and Ecosystems Use Some Lose Some

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Life on Earth is possible because energy flows one way through ecosystems, while matter cycles endlessly. Water and elements, such as carbon, nitrogen, phosphorous, and sulfur are examples of matter that cycles through ecosystems.

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primary consumers, secondary consumers, energy

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environmental awareness, sun

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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