Energy Flow in an Ecosystem

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What is a Food Web?

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A Food Web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem, showing how energy and nutrients flow between different organisms.

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What is a Decomposer?

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Decomposers are organisms, such as fungi and bacteria, that break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and completing the cycle of energy flow.

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What is the role of Carnivores in an ecosystem?

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Carnivores are consumers that eat only meat (other animals) and play a crucial role in controlling the population of herbivores.

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What is Carbon Dioxide?

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Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is a colorless gas that is released into the atmosphere during processes like respiration and combustion, and it is a key greenhouse gas.

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How do Zombie Fires affect the atmosphere?

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Zombie Fires increase the amount of smoke and carbon dioxide (CO2) in the air, contributing to air pollution and climate change.

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What is a Food Chain?

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A Food Chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

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What are Herbivores?

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Herbivores are animals that primarily eat plants and are essential for transferring energy from producers (plants) to higher trophic levels.

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What are Omnivores?

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Omnivores are consumers that eat both plants and animals, allowing them to occupy multiple levels in the food web.

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What are Producers?

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Producers are organisms, mainly plants, that create their own food through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food web.

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What is the significance of the Sun in an ecosystem?

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The Sun is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems, driving photosynthesis in plants and providing energy for the entire food web.