13 - Classifying and Exploring Life

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What is the process by which energy flows through an ecosystem?

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Energy flows through an ecosystem in a one-way direction, typically from producers (like plants) to consumers (like animals).

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What is magnification in the context of microscopy?

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Magnification is the process of enlarging the apparent size of an object using a microscope.

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What type of microscope uses only one lens?

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A simple microscope uses only one lens.

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What are the two parts of a scientific name?

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The two parts of a scientific name are the genus and species.

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What does the first word in a scientific name represent?

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The first word in a scientific name identifies the genus of the organism.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot produce its own food and must eat other organisms for energy.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the soil.

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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 linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.