Lesson 1.1 - Matter and Energy in Organisms

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What is chemical energy used for in organisms?

Back

Chemical energy is used for life processes.

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How do matter and energy move between organisms and their environment?

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Matter cycles and energy flows through organisms and the environment.

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How do consumers obtain energy?

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Consumers obtain all their energy by eating other organisms.

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What is a decomposer?

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An organism that breaks down organic matter.

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What is a producer in a food chain?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, such as grass.

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Define 'matter' in the context of organisms.

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Matter refers to anything that has mass and takes up space, including all living and non-living things.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is the difference between a consumer and a producer?

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Consumers obtain energy by eating other organisms, while producers create their own energy through photosynthesis.

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Give an example of a consumer.

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An example of a consumer is a mouse, which eats plants and other organisms.

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What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

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The primary source of energy for most ecosystems is the sun.