Relationships in Ecosystems Unit Flashcard

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with their physical environment (soil, water, and climate).

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for consumers in the ecosystem.

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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 the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a simple, linear pathway of energy flow, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil and supporting plant growth.

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What is a consumer?

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Consumers are organisms that cannot produce their own food and rely on eating other organisms for energy.

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What is the energy pyramid?

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The energy pyramid is a graphical representation showing the flow of energy at different trophic levels in an ecosystem.

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What is the oxygen cycle?

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The oxygen cycle is the process by which oxygen is produced by plants during photosynthesis and used by animals during respiration.

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