Matter and Energy in Ecosystems

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What are ecosystems?

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Ecosystems are communities of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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Which organisms carry out cellular respiration?

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All organisms, including plants, animals, and decomposers, carry out cellular respiration.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to create glucose and oxygen.

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Which organisms carry out photosynthesis?

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Only plants and some algae carry out photosynthesis.

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What are producers?

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Producers are organisms that can make their own food, primarily through photosynthesis.

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What are consumers?

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Consumers are organisms that cannot make their own food and must eat other organisms for energy.

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What are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the ecosystem.