Life Science Flashcard 1

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What is a producer?

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An organism that makes its own food, usually through photosynthesis.

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What is a food chain?

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The path by which energy flows from one living thing to another.

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What is hydroponics?

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A method of growing plants in water without soil.

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What is chlorophyll?

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The green pigment in plants that captures sunlight for photosynthesis.

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What is produced during photosynthesis?

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Sugar (glucose) is produced during photosynthesis.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What role do consumers play in a food chain?

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Consumers are organisms that eat producers or other consumers for energy.

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What is the importance of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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What is the relationship between producers and consumers?

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Producers create energy through photosynthesis, which consumers then use for their energy needs.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.