energy flow in ecosystems

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What process do plants use to turn sunlight into food energy?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (food) and oxygen.

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What is a primary consumer in a food chain?

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats producers (plants). Herbivores, like rabbits and deer, are examples of primary consumers.

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In a food web, what do the arrows represent?

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The arrows in a food web show the flow of energy from one organism to another.

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What is an example of a producer?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food through photosynthesis. An example is a rose bush.

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What part of a plant captures sunlight?

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Leaves are the part of a plant that captures sunlight for photosynthesis.

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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 herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that primarily eats other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals.

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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 helping to recycle energy.