Review Food Chain/Photosynthesis

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What happens to matter in an ecosystem as it flows through a food chain?

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The total amount of matter stays the same.

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Where does most of the plant matter come from?

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Plant matter comes mostly from the air and water, not from the soil.

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Can organisms in a food web survive without the Sun?

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None of the organisms in the food web could survive without the Sun.

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What do all animals depend on in an ecosystem?

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All animals depend on both plants and decomposers.

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Why do all organisms need food?

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To give them energy.

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What is a food chain?

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

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What role do producers play in a food chain?

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Producers, like plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for consumers.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water.

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What are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms that break down dead material and waste, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

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The Sun is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems.