CFA #1 - 24/25

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What is the main reason for energy loss between trophic levels?

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Cellular respiration is the main reason for energy loss between trophic levels as organisms use energy for metabolic processes.

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What is the main source of energy for producers in a food chain?

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Light energy is the main source of energy for producers, which they convert into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What is an animal that hunts and kills other animals for food called?

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A predator is an animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

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Which of the following is an example of a population?

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A herd of gazelle is an example of a population, as it consists of multiple individuals of the same species.

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What do living things control to maintain homeostasis?

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Living things control their internal environment to maintain homeostasis.

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Define trophic level.

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, representing the flow of energy and nutrients.

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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 is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that primarily feeds on plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that primarily feeds on other animals.

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What is a scavenger?

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A scavenger is an animal that feeds on dead organisms.