Ecosystem Dynamics and Energy Flow

Ecosystem Dynamics and Energy Flow

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Biology

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an ecosystem?

Back

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is energy flow in an ecosystem?

Back

Energy flow refers to the transfer of energy from one organism to another through food chains and food webs, starting from producers to consumers and decomposers.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

Back

Producers, such as plants and algae, convert sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is cellular respiration?

Back

Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is ATP and why is it important?

Back

ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to energy as it moves up trophic levels?

Back

As energy moves up trophic levels, it decreases due to energy loss as heat and through metabolic processes.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a food chain?

Back

A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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