Food Webs: Cycling of Matter and Flow of Energy

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What are decomposers?

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

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Why are plants considered producers?

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Because they make their own food through photosynthesis.

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Give an example of a decomposer.

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Worm.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The chemical process by which plants convert sunlight into food (sugar) using carbon dioxide and water.

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What are the final products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and sugar.

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What role do consumers play in a food web?

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They eat other organisms (plants or animals) for energy.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain shows a linear path of energy flow, while a food web shows interconnected food chains.

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What is energy flow in a food web?

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The transfer of energy from one organism to another through consumption.

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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They recycle nutrients back into the soil, supporting plant growth.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which organisms convert sugar and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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