The Biosphere Flashcard

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What is the Water Cycle?

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The Water Cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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Why is the Water Cycle important to an ecosystem?

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The Water Cycle is crucial for living things to survive as it provides fresh water necessary for hydration, growth, and various biological processes.

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Where does the energy in a food chain originate?

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The energy in a food chain starts from the Sun, which is harnessed by producers through photosynthesis.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism, typically a plant, that can make its own food through photosynthesis, serving as a primary energy source in a food chain.

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How does burning fossil fuels impact the Carbon Cycle?

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Burning fossil fuels increases the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere, contributing to climate change and affecting the balance of the Carbon Cycle.

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What type of consumer is an elephant?

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An elephant is an herbivore, meaning it primarily eats plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an organism that only eats meat for energy.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an organism that eats both plants and animals for energy.

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Define 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, converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and helping to maintain the nutrient cycle.