Energy and Matter in Ecosystems

Front

Energy ______ through ecosystems while matter ______ through ecosystems.

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Flow/Cycle

Front

Which of the following eats only plants?

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Herbivores

Front

Which of the following models the amount of energy available at each trophic level?

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Energy Pyramid

Front

What happens when rocks and soil slowly wear away from water flow?

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Weathering

Front

Which type of process uses arrows to show movement in ecosystems?

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A cycle

Front

What is the term for organisms that break down dead organic material?

Back

Decomposers

Front

What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

Back

The Sun

Front

What do we call the different levels in a food chain?

Back

Trophic levels

Front

What is the role of herbivores in an ecosystem?

Back

They consume plants and transfer energy to higher trophic levels.

Front

What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain shows a linear path of energy flow, while a food web shows interconnected food chains.