Energy Flow in Ecosystems
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9th Grade
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What is energy flow in ecosystems?
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Energy flow in ecosystems refers to the transfer of energy from one organism to another through food chains and food webs, starting from producers to consumers and decomposers.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a producer?
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A producer is an organism that makes its own food, typically through photosynthesis, such as plants.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a consumer?
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A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms to gain energy, including herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a decomposer?
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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead organisms and organic waste to gain energy, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to a hawk population if the snake population decreases?
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If the snake population decreases, the hawk population would also decrease because hawks rely on snakes as a food source.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is carrying capacity?
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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support.
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What occurs when a population nears its carrying capacity?
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When a population nears its carrying capacity, resources become limited, leading to a slowdown in population growth and an equalization of birth and death rates.
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