The Movement of Matter in Ecosystems

What role do plants play in the movement of matter within an ecosystem?

• Plants decompose organic matter.

• Plants are primary producers that convert solar energy into chemical energy.

• Plants are consumers that feed on other organisms.

• Plants are responsible for the movement of water in the ecosystem.

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Through which process do plants convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into glucose?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Transpiration

• Fermentation

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Animals obtain ______ by consuming other organisms.

• energy

• water

• shelter

• oxygen

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What role do decomposers play in the ecosystem?

• They produce energy through photosynthesis.

• They break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients.

• They are primary consumers in the food chain.

• They provide shelter for other organisms.

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What happens to nutrients during decomposition?

• They are destroyed.

• They are converted into energy.

• They are released back into the environment.

• They remain unchanged.

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