Photosynthesis Study Guide

What do photosynthetic organisms need to conduct photosynthesis?

What do photosynthetic organisms produce through photosynthesis?

Why do plants, algae, and many microorganisms conduct photosynthesis?

How do animals obtain energy? What gas do animals release into the atmosphere?

Explain how animals and photosynthetic organisms depend on each other.

Which of the following is the primary source of energy for all living things?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Ocean

• The Wind

What process do plants use to convert sunlight into energy?

(a)  

• Photosynthesis
• Respiration

• Digestion

• Fermentation

How do carnivorous animals indirectly get their energy from the sun?

• By eating plants

• By eating herbivores that eat plants

• By drinking water

• By breathing air.

Which of the following is a producer in an ecosystem? A) Lion B) Grass C) Eagle D) Shark.

• Lion

• Grass

• Eagle

• Shark

What is the role of the sun in the ecosystem?

• It provides light for animals to see

• It is the main source of energy for plants

• It heats the ocean

• It creates wind.