LS2.3 Energy through an Ecosystem Flashcard 2020

Front

What do the arrows in the food chain represent?

Back

The flow of energy from one organism to another.

Front

Which statement is NOT true regarding a producer?

Back

Consumes other organisms to receive energy.

Front

What is an abiotic factor in a desert?

Back

Heat.

Front

According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy...

Back

Cannot be created nor destroyed, but can change forms.

Front

Which organisms receive the greatest amount of energy according to the energy pyramid?

Back

Berries and plantains.

Front

What is a producer?

Back

An organism that makes its own food through photosynthesis.

Front

What is a consumer?

Back

An organism that consumes other organisms to obtain energy.

Front

Define an ecosystem.

Back

A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

Front

What is an example of a biotic factor?

Back

Plants, animals, and bacteria.

Front

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

Back

They break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the soil.