Study Set - 8.L.3.3

Study Set - 8.L.3.3

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a food web?

Back

A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among various organisms in an ecosystem, showing how energy and nutrients flow through different trophic levels.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

Back

Decomposers break down dead organisms and waste, recycling nutrients back into the soil, which supports plant growth.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a primary consumer and a secondary consumer?

Back

Primary consumers are organisms that eat producers (plants), while secondary consumers eat primary consumers.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of bacteria in decomposition?

Back

Bacteria are the most important decomposers, as they break down organic matter, facilitating nutrient cycling in ecosystems.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does an increase in a predator population affect prey populations?

Back

An increase in a predator population typically leads to a decrease in prey populations due to increased predation.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are producers in an ecosystem?

Back

Producers are organisms, like plants and algae, that create their own food through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a carnivore?

Back

A carnivore is an organism that primarily eats other animals.

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