Unit2.2 Flashcard 2 - Energy Flow in an Ecosystem

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What is a community in an ecosystem?

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A community is a group of different species living together in a specific area, interacting with each other.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an organism that primarily eats other animals.

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What are autotrophs?

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Autotrophs, also known as producers, are organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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What does abiotic mean?

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Abiotic refers to non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms.

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What does biotic mean?

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Biotic refers to all living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an organism that primarily eats plants.

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What is a detritivore?

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A detritivore is an organism that feeds on dead organic material, breaking it down into smaller pieces.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographical biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.