Biology Ecosystems

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Process by which energy flows to a carnivorous animal: light energy → plant → carnivore, plant → light energy → carnivore, light energy → herbivore → carnivore, light energy → plant → herbivore → carnivore

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light energy → plant → herbivore → carnivore

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Role of plants in the carbon cycle?

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Plants transfer carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to carbohydrates in the biosphere.

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Organism that is able to capture energy from sunlight or chemicals and use it to produce its own food from inorganic compounds; also called a producer

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Autotroph

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Process used by plants and other autotrophs to capture light energy and use it to power chemical reactions that convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and energy-rich carbohydrates such as sugars and starches.

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Photosynthesis

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Organism that relies on other organisms for its energy and food supply; also called a heterotroph

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Consumer

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Can animals, fungi, and many bacteria capture energy directly from sunlight or inorganic sources?

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True

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In this food chain, the lizard is:
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Secondary consumer

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Primary consumer

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Producer

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Secondary consumer

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In this food chain, the number of trophic levels are: 2, 4, 3

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4

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In this food chain, which one is the carnivore? Options: Owl, Insect, Plant

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Owl

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Network of complex interactions formed by the feeding relationships among the various organisms in an ecosystem

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Food web