Energy Flow from Sun to Animals

Front

Where does the original energy for animals' food ultimately come from?

Back

The sun

Front

Which of the following shows how energy moves from the sun to animals?
Sun → Rocks → Animals
Sun → Plants → Herbivores → Carnivores
Sun → Water → Fish
Sun → Soil → Insects

Back

Sun → Plants → Herbivores → Carnivores

Front

What do plants use to convert sunlight into energy?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

Animals use energy from food for __________, __________, and __________. (Choose from: body warmth, growth, motion, eating)

Back

body warmth, growth, motion

Front

The process of ____________ allows plants to capture energy from sunlight and convert it into food.

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

Label the components in this energy flow diagram: [Blank diagram showing sun, plant, herbivore, carnivore with blank lines for labeling]

Back

Solar Energy, Producer, Primary Consumer, Secondary Consumer

Front

Circle the words that describe how animals use energy: MOTION, SLEEP, GROWTH, DIGESTION, REST, REPAIR, JUMPING, THINKING

Back

MOTION, GROWTH, REPAIR, THINKING

Front

Select ALL ways animals use energy from food: Maintaining body temperature, Growing, Moving muscles, Sleeping, Repairing body tissues

Back

Growing, Moving muscles, Repairing body tissues

Front

Energy can be created or destroyed in a food chain.

Back

False

Front

Explain in 2-3 sentences how the sun's energy helps an animal like a deer survive.

Back

The sun's energy is captured by plants, which the deer eats to gain energy for survival.