Energy Flow in Ecosystems

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What are organisms that eat both plants and animals called?

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omnivores

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What is the process in which plants make sugar molecules from sunlight?

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photosynthesis

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What do we call organisms that get their energy by eating other organisms?

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consumers

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What term describes the many feeding relationships possible in an ecosystem?

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food web

Front

Which organism is likely to be in the bottom trophic level in a food chain?

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alga

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What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

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the sun

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What are the three main types of consumers?

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Herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.

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What is a trophic level?

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web that indicates the flow of energy.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.