BIO.SCI.13.C

Explain the significance of the carbon and nitrogen cycles to ecosystem stability and analyze the consequences of disrupting these cycles.

Biology · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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Vocabulary
carbon cyclenitrogen cycleecosystem stabilityconsequencescycles
Skills
  • explain (the significance of the carbon and nitrogen cycles to ecosystem stability) #dok2
  • analyze (the consequences of disrupting the carbon and nitrogen cycles) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can describe the carbon and nitrogen cycles and their components. #dok1
  • I can explain why the carbon and nitrogen cycles are critical for maintaining ecosystem stability. #dok2
  • I can analyze situations in which the carbon or nitrogen cycles are disrupted. #dok3
  • I can identify and evaluate the consequences of disruptions to the carbon or nitrogen cycles on ecosystems. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The cycling of matter, specifically carbon and nitrogen, is essential for the ongoing health and balance of ecosystems.
  • Disruptions to the carbon or nitrogen cycles can have significant, far-reaching consequences for ecosystem stability and biodiversity.
Essential Questions
  • What roles do the carbon and nitrogen cycles play in maintaining ecosystem stability?
  • How do disruptions to the carbon or nitrogen cycles impact organisms and ecosystem processes?
  • What are common causes of disruptions to these cycles, and what are their potential consequences?
  • In what ways do human activities influence the carbon and nitrogen cycles?
  • Why is it important to understand the consequences of disrupting matter cycles like carbon and nitrogen in ecosystems?