Ch. 4 Biomes/Ecosystems

Front

What process do producers use to convert carbon dioxide into carbon-containing molecules?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is a group of land ecosystems with similar climates and organisms called?

Back

Biome

Front

What term describes an organism that can make its own food?

Back

Producer

Front

What do we call organisms that feed on the bodies of dead organisms?

Back

Scavengers

Front

Which organisms are responsible for breaking down the wastes and remains of other organisms?

Back

Decomposers

Front

What is the primary role of producers in an ecosystem?

Back

To convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

Front

Name two examples of biomes.

Back

Desert and rainforest.

Front

What is the difference between a producer and a consumer?

Back

Producers make their own food, while consumers rely on other organisms for food.

Front

What role do scavengers play in an ecosystem?

Back

They help recycle nutrients by consuming dead organisms.

Front

How do decomposers contribute to nutrient cycling in an ecosystem?

Back

They break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.