EOC Qs Practice 19

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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 through photosynthesis, such as plants.

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What percentage of energy do herbivores receive from plants?

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Herbivores receive only 10% of the energy stored in plants.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What role do herbivores play in a food web?

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Herbivores are primary consumers that eat producers (plants) and transfer energy to higher trophic levels.

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What is the impact of deforestation on biodiversity?

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Deforestation leads to decreased biodiversity as many species lose their habitats.

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Which organisms are known to perform photosynthesis?

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Only autotrophs, such as plants and some algae, perform photosynthesis.

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What do plants need for photosynthesis?

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Plants need carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight for photosynthesis.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an organism that primarily eats other animals.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food, while heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy.