PS vs CR Flashcardizz Review

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What is the ultimate ORIGINAL source of energy for living things?

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The Sun is the ultimate original source of energy for living things.

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What is a HETEROTROPH?

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A heterotroph is an organism that cannot produce its own food and relies on consuming other organisms for energy. Example: Bear.

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What is an AUTOTROPH?

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An autotroph is an organism that can produce its own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis. Example: Appletree.

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Which organisms perform Photosynthesis?

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Only Autotrophs perform photosynthesis.

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What is Photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the role of the Sun in the ecosystem?

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The Sun provides energy that drives photosynthesis, which is the foundation of food chains.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food, while heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy.

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Can heterotrophs perform photosynthesis?

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No, heterotrophs cannot perform photosynthesis.

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What is an example of a producer in an ecosystem?

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An example of a producer is an appletree.

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What is an example of a consumer in an ecosystem?

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An example of a consumer is a bear.