Matter and Energy in Ecosystems

Front

Cellular respiration is the process by which organisms break down food to release _______________

Back

energy

Front

Cellular respiration occurs in the ________________________________ in the cell.

Back

mitochondria

Front

Which organisms use cellular respiration as a way to convert energy into usable forms?

Back

all organisms

Front

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use energy from the sun to produce

Back

food

Front

Which process can release carbon into the air and into the soil?

Back

decomposition

Front

Which of the following is NOT a way that carbon can be stored in the environment as a fossil fuel? Options: water, coal, oil, natural gas

Back

water

Front

Which of the following would eat a dead rabbit? Options: carnivore, decomposer, herbivore, omnivore

Back

decomposer

Front

Which of the following would eat a hamburger with lettuce on it? Options: carnivore, detritivore, herbivore, omnivore

Back

omnivore

Front

Which of the following eats only eucalyptus leaves?

Back

herbivore

Front

What is the first step in a basic food chain?

Back

Plants make energy-rich food using sunlight.