Relationships in Ecosystems Unit Flashcard

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What is an energy pyramid?

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An energy pyramid is a graphical representation that shows the flow of energy through different levels of an ecosystem, with producers at the base and top predators at the top.

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Where are producers located on the energy pyramid?

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Producers are located at the base of the energy pyramid.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot produce its own food and instead obtains energy by eating other organisms.

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What is a first-level consumer?

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A first-level consumer, also known as a primary consumer, is an organism that eats producers, such as herbivores.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem, showing how different organisms are related through feeding relationships.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and making them available for producers.

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon is exchanged among the atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms, involving processes like photosynthesis and respiration.

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How do plants contribute to the carbon cycle?

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Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis, helping to regulate carbon levels.

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