Lesson 4: The Biogeochemical Cycle

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Lesson 4 introduces the concept of biogeochemical cycles, emphasizing the mechanisms by which elements move through Earth’s systems. In the activity, students read an article about the Southern Ocean Divide, a discovery that improved scientists’ understanding of the ocean.

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