Unit 3: Matter and Energy in Ecosystems (Part 1)

Tiny openings on the leaves of plants that take in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis

• stomata

• chlorophyll

• chloroplasts

• mitochondria

Which organelle gives plants their green color and is responsible for taking in sunlight to provide energy for photosynthesis?

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• chlorophyll

• chloroplast

What do you call an organism that can make its own food?

• autotroph

• heterotroph

• primary consumer

• decomposer

Which of the following are reactants of photosynthesis?

• glucose

• water

• carbon dioxide

• oxygen

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Which of the following are the PRODUCTS of photosynthesis?

• carbon dioxide

• water

• oxygen

• glucose

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What do you call an organism that must consume other organisms for food?

• autotroph

• heterotroph

• producer

• phytoplankton

The mass of all living an organisms in a given area.

• biomass

• trophic levels

• food web

• food chain

Organisms that break down waste and dead organisms.

• consumer

• decomposer

• producer

• detritus

Consumers are

• heterotrophs

• autotrophs

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Producers are

• autotrophs

• heterotrophs