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Cycling of Matter in an Sealed Ecosystem - Explaining Phenomena (6-8 Grade NGSS)

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A watered plant, sealed inside a terrarium and placed in a sunny window, can grow and thrive indefinitely. How does this work? Why don’t the
plants inside need more water, carbon dioxide and oxygen over time? Explain in your own words.

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