Learning Objectives

ERT-1.A Explain how the availability of resources influences species interactions.

ERT-1.B Describe the global distribution and principal environmental aspects of terrestrial biomes.

ERT-1.C Describe the global distribution and principal environmental aspects of aquatic biomes.

ERT-1.D Explain the steps and reservoir interactions in the carbon cycle.

ERT-1.E Explain the steps and reservoir interactions in the nitrogen cycle.

ERT-1.F Explain the steps and reservoir interactions in the phosphorus cycle.

ERT-1.G Explain the steps and reservoir interactions in the hydrologic cycle.

ENG-1.A Explain how solar energy is acquired and transferred by living organisms.

ENG-1.B Explain how energy flows and matter cycles through trophic levels.

ENG-1.C Determine how the energy decreases as it flows through ecosystems.

ENG-1.D Describe food chains and food webs, and their constituent members by trophic level.