Energy Flow in Ecosystems
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is energy flow in ecosystems?
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Energy flow in ecosystems refers to the transfer of energy from one organism to another through food chains and food webs, starting from producers to various levels of consumers.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a primary consumer?
Back
A primary consumer is an organism that eats producers (plants) to obtain energy. Examples include herbivores like rabbits and deer.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a producer?
Back
A producer is an organism that can make its own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis. Examples include plants and algae.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a decomposer?
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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the soil. Examples include fungi and bacteria.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a food web?
Back
A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem, showing how energy and nutrients flow between different organisms.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a food chain?
Back
A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients are passed from one organism to another in an ecosystem.
7.
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What role do herbivores play in an ecosystem?
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Herbivores are primary consumers that feed on plants, playing a crucial role in transferring energy from producers to higher trophic levels.
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