NSES Content Standard C  Life Science: Matter, energy, and organization in living systems Grades 9-12, page 186 The distribution and abundance of organisms and populations in ecosystems are limited by the availability of matter and energy and the ability of the ecosystem to recycle materials.

 
Benchmark 5E The Living Environment: Flow of Matter and Energy
Grades 9-12, page 121
The amount of life any environment can support is limited by the available energy, water, oxygen, and minerals, and by the ability of ecosystems to recycle the residue of dead organic materials. Human activities and technology can change the flow and reduce the fertility of the land.