Module 2 Intro
1. Module 2 Intro
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Module 2—Biosphere Equilibrium and the Impact of Humans
Lesson Summary
In this lesson you explored the following essential question:
- How are energy, matter, and ecosystem productivity interrelated?
You looked at how the balance of energy and matter can be observed in the biosphere. Biotic and abiotic processes help to maintain the balance of matter and energy exchange in the biosphere. Productivity is influenced by environmental factors such as the availability of sunlight and nutrients. You looked at how UV radiation can have an effect on the productivity of an ecosystem. As you continue working in this module, you will continue to look at how the influence of people can affect biosphere equilibrium.