 |  Environmental Science: A Global Concern, 7/e William P. Cunningham,
University of Minnesota
Mary Ann Cunningham,
Vassar College
Barbara Woodworth Saigo,
St. Cloud State University
Matter, Energy, and Life
Chapter Overview| Life in the biosphere as we experience it is a direct consequence of the interactions among matter, energy, and biological systems. Water is of central importance, with its unique properties dictating many of life's features. Understanding how nature works, the central goal of environmental science, requires an understanding of these fundamental underpinnings. For that reason, this chapter provides an important base. When you successfully complete it, you will have taken a big step toward understanding the specific resource challenges and options that lie ahead. |
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