How Do We Use Food

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What is the process called in which plants make sugar using sunlight?

Back

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to make sugar.

Front

Which food item contains stored energy?

Back

All food items contain stored energy, including steak, grass, and candy.

Front

Where does the energy that sharks use for hunting originate?

Back

The energy that sharks use for hunting originates from the sun.

Front

Why are flamingos pink?

Back

Flamingos are pink because they eat pink shrimp.

Front

The stored energy in this hamburger originated from ___________.

Back

The stored energy in the hamburger originated from the sun.

Front

What do we call the energy stored in food?

Back

The energy stored in food is called chemical energy.

Front

What is the main source of energy for all living things?

Back

The main source of energy for all living things is the sun.

Front

How do plants get the nutrients they need to grow?

Back

Plants get nutrients from the soil and water.

Front

What is the role of sunlight in the food chain?

Back

Sunlight provides energy for plants, which are the base of the food chain.

Front

What do we call animals that eat plants?

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Animals that eat plants are called herbivores.