Relationships in Ecosystems Unit Flashcard

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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 role do plants play in the oxygen cycle?

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Plants release oxygen into the atmosphere through photosynthesis.

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon is exchanged among the atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms.

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How do plants contribute to the carbon cycle?

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Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis.

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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, such as 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 a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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