Homework 13 - ER - Due 12/16

Front

How do animals and plants grow?

Back

Animals and plants grow by changing food molecules into body molecules that can build their bodies.

Front

Where does the fox get the food molecules it needs to survive?

Back

The fox gets the food molecules it needs to survive from rabbits and mice.

Front

Energy in an ecosystem can always be traced back to what source?

Back

Energy in an ecosystem can always be traced back to the sun.

Front

What happens if the bird population decreases?

Back

If the bird population decreases, all organisms in the food web will be affected.

Front

What is the producer in a food web?

Back

The producer in a food web is grasses.

Front

What are food molecules?

Back

Food molecules are substances that provide energy and nutrients to living organisms.

Front

What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

Back

Producers create their own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide, forming the base of the food web.

Front

What is a food web?

Back

A food web is a system of interconnected food chains showing how energy and nutrients flow through an ecosystem.

Front

What is the significance of the sun in an ecosystem?

Back

The sun is the primary source of energy for all living organisms in an ecosystem.

Front

What happens to the food web if a producer is removed?

Back

If a producer is removed, the entire food web can be disrupted, affecting all organisms that rely on it.