Energy and Matter Cycling

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What is an organism that gets energy by breaking down the remains of dead organisms?

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Decomposer

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants use sunlight to make their own food.

Front

What organelle does photosynthesis take place in?

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Chloroplast

Front

What is the green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight?

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Chlorophyll

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What is an organism that must eat other organisms to obtain energy?

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Consumer

Front

What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for consumers.

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What is the difference between a consumer and a decomposer?

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Consumers eat other organisms for energy, while decomposers break down dead organisms.

Front

What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the importance of the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle is essential for regulating Earth's climate and supporting life by recycling carbon.

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What is an example of a primary consumer?

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Herbivores, such as rabbits or deer, that eat plants.