Unit 4- Energy

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What kind of energy is produced during photosynthesis?

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Chemical energy is produced during photosynthesis.

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What is the role of the grass in the food chain: Grass-->Prairie Dog-->Coyote?

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The grass transforms radiant energy (from the sun) into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the definition of chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules.

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What is the definition of radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, including light.

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What is the function of electrical energy in a flashlight?

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Electrical energy powers the flashlight, allowing it to produce light.

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What is the process of converting light energy into chemical energy called?

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Photosynthesis is the process of converting light energy into chemical energy.

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Which organisms are herbivores in the food web?

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Herbivores are organisms that eat plants, such as deer and rabbits.

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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 role of a carnivore in an ecosystem?

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Carnivores are organisms that eat other animals, playing a role in controlling herbivore populations.

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What is the definition of ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.