#1 Energy Flow Disturbances in Ecosystems Flashcard

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What can lead to a loss of biodiversity in ecosystems?

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Disruptions in energy flow can lead to a loss of biodiversity.

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What term is used to describe animals that eat plants or other animals to obtain energy?

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Consumers are organisms that obtain energy by eating plants or other animals.

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What is the term for the sequence of energy transfer from producers to consumers?

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Food chain describes the sequence of energy transfer in an ecosystem.

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What can potentially lead to the collapse of the food chain?

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Reduced energy flow can lead to the collapse of the food chain.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that create their own energy through photosynthesis, such as plants.

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Define biodiversity.

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is an energy flow in an ecosystem?

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Energy flow is the transfer of energy from one organism to another through food chains and food webs.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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What is the significance of energy flow in ecosystems?

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Energy flow is crucial for maintaining the balance and health of ecosystems.