Matter and Energy in the Environment 2

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What process do plants use to convert light energy into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis

Front

What are organisms that produce their own food using sunlight or chemical energy?

Back

Producers

Front

What is the term for organisms that feed on dead organic matter?

Back

Detritivores

Front

What is a food web?

Back

A food web consists of many overlapping food chains.

Front

How does energy flow through an ecosystem?

Back

Energy flows from the sun to producers, then to consumers, and finally to decomposers.

Front

What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

Back

The Sun

Front

What is a food chain?

Back

A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass.

Front

What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

Back

Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the environment.

Front

What is the difference between herbivores and carnivores?

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Herbivores eat plants, while carnivores eat other animals.

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What is an example of a primary consumer?

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A rabbit is an example of a primary consumer.