Amplify-Matter and Energy in Ecosystems vocab

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What is a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole system?

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system

Front

What is a type of atom that makes up molecules such as carbon dioxide and energy storage molecules?

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carbon

Front

What is a molecule made of carbon and oxygen atoms?

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carbon dioxide

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What is the ability to make things move or change?

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energy

Front

What is the chemical reaction between oxygen and glucose that releases energy into cells?

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cellular respiration

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What is the process by which plants use sunlight to make food?

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photosynthesis

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What is a living organism that produces its own food?

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producer

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What is an organism that consumes other organisms for energy?

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consumer

Front

What is the term for the flow of energy through a food chain?

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energy transfer

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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They break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients.