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 are producers in an ecosystem?

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

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that obtain energy by feeding on other organisms.

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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 soil.

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

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What are energy storage molecules?

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Energy storage molecules are compounds that store energy for later use, such as glucose.

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What elements make up carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.