Cycle of Matter in an Ecosystem

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What is the definition of matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What process do producers use to capture energy from the sun?

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Photosynthesis.

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Why is it important to study food webs in an ecosystem?

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To understand who eats whom and how energy and matter move through an ecosystem.

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What does the principle of conservation of matter and energy state?

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Matter and energy cannot be created or destroyed.

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What happens to energy at each level of a food chain?

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It is lost as heat.

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What are the two main components of an ecosystem?

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Biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors.

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What role do decomposers play in the cycle of matter?

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They break down dead organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the significance of the water cycle in an ecosystem?

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It regulates climate, supports plant growth, and is essential for all living organisms.

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How does energy flow through an ecosystem?

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Energy flows from producers to consumers and then to decomposers.

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What is a food chain?

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A linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass.