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Related Topics:2. Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow through the Earth system.3. Biological processes depend on energy flow through the Earth system.5. Energy decisions are influenced by economic, political, environmental, and social factors.6. The amount of energy used by human society depends on many factors.4. Various sources of energy are used to power human activities.
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3.6 Humans are part of Earth’s ecosystems and influence energy flow through these systems.
6.8 Amount of energy used can be calculated and monitored.
5.1 Decisions concerning the use of energy resources are made at many levels.
5.4 Energy decisions are influenced by economic factors.
6.5 Social and technological innovation affects the amount of energy used by human society.
5.7 Energy decisions are influenced by social factors.
6.1 Conservation of energy has two very different meanings.
4.4 Humans transport energy from place to place.
2.4 Water plays a major role in the storage and transfer of energy in the Earth system.
