Energy in Ecosystems Flashcard

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that makes its own energy from sunlight, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is the main source of energy for consumers in an ecosystem?

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The main source of energy for consumers is other animals or plants.

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What is an example of a consumer?

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A lion is an example of a consumer, as it eats other animals.

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What do herbivores eat?

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Herbivores eat only plants.

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What is the main source of energy for producers?

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The main source of energy for producers is sunlight.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which producers convert sunlight into usable energy.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that obtains energy by eating other organisms.

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What are herbivores?

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Herbivores are animals that only eat plants.

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What are carnivores?

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Carnivores are animals that only eat other animals.

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What are omnivores?

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Omnivores are animals that eat both plants and animals.