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Related Topics:3. Biological processes depend on energy flow through the Earth system.5. Energy decisions are influenced by economic, political, environmental, and social factors.4. Various sources of energy are used to power human activities. 8. Wood based bio-fuels are one form of energy that is renewable
Associated Grade Levels:9-1011-12
3.6 Humans are part of Earth’s ecosystems and influence energy flow through these systems.
4.1 Humans transfer and transform energy from the environment into forms useful for human endeavors
8.4 The conversion processess includes adding specific enzymes to make simple sugars available.
5.6 Energy decisions are influenced by environmental factors.