Matter and Energy in Ecosystems Vocab

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A series of chemical reactions converting light energy, water, and CO2 into glucose, releasing oxygen.

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photosynthesis

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An organism that uses an external energy source, like the Sun, to produce its own food.

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producer

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All living and nonliving things in an area.

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ecosystem

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Process of breaking down glucose into smaller molecules.

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glycolysis

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Model of energy transfer showing interconnected food chains.

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food web

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An organism that cannot make its own food and gets energy by eating others.

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consumer

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An organism that consumes dead bodies and waste.

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detritivore

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Model showing energy flow in an ecosystem through feeding relationships.

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food chain

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Model showing energy in food chain links.

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energy pyramid

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Process of liquid changing to gas at its surface.

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evaporation