Food Webs: Cycling of Matter and Flow of Energy

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

Because they make their own food through photosynthesis.

Worm.

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

Oxygen and sugar.

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

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

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

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

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