Energy Flow

Front

What process do plants use to release oxygen into the air?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is the primary producer in ocean ecosystems?

Back

Phytoplankton

Front

What happens to biological matter when an organism dies?

Back

It decomposes and returns nutrients to the soil.

Front

Which organisms directly benefit from the products of decomposers?

Back

Producers, such as plants.

Front

What is a food web?

Back

A complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.

Front

What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

Back

They break down dead organic matter and recycle nutrients back into the soil.

Front

What is the significance of producers in an ecosystem?

Back

They convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

Front

How do consumers obtain energy in an ecosystem?

Back

By eating producers or other consumers.

Front

What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

Back

A food chain is a linear sequence of energy transfer, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

Front

What is the role of oxygen in the process of respiration?

Back

Oxygen is used to break down glucose to release energy in living organisms.