E.1.2 Vocab
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What is phytoplankton?
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Phytoplankton are microscopic plants that live in water and are the base of the marine food web. They require sunlight to survive.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a food web?
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A food web is a network of interconnected food chains that shows how energy and nutrients flow through an ecosystem.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is pollution?
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Pollution is the release of unwanted substances into the environment, which can harm living organisms and ecosystems.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is chemosynthesis?
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Chemosynthesis is the process by which certain organisms, such as those near hydrothermal vents, convert inorganic compounds into organic matter using chemical energy.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-3
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are zooplankton?
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Zooplankton are tiny animals that feed on phytoplankton and are an important part of the marine food web.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role do phytoplankton play in the ocean?
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Phytoplankton are crucial for marine ecosystems as they produce oxygen and serve as the primary food source for many marine organisms.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does a food chain differ from a food web?
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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms where each is eaten by the next, while a food web is a complex network of multiple food chains.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-3
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