Unit 3 Re-Test Enviro. Systems

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What is the primary source of energy for plants and other producers?

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The primary source of energy for plants and other producers is the sun.

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How do animals obtain energy from the sun?

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Animals obtain energy from the sun indirectly by consuming plants or other animals that have eaten plants.

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What type of organisms are considered photosynthetic?

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Photosynthetic organisms are those that can convert light energy into chemical energy, such as freshwater algae.

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What is the definition of consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that get their energy by eating other organisms.

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What is the main location of fresh water on Earth?

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Most of the fresh water on Earth is located in ice caps and glaciers.

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What type of system is Earth in terms of energy?

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Earth is considered a closed system with respect to energy.

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What is the role of bacteria that live deep in the ocean?

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Bacteria that live deep in the ocean get their energy from hydrogen sulfide in hot water.

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What is the difference between producers and consumers?

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Producers create their own energy through photosynthesis, while consumers obtain energy by eating other organisms.

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What are the two main types of consumers?

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The two main types of consumers are herbivores (plant-eaters) and carnivores (meat-eaters).

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What is an example of a photosynthetic organism?

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An example of a photosynthetic organism is freshwater algae.

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