Unit 3 Energy Flow Review

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms, primarily plants, that can make their own food through photosynthesis.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO₂ + 6H₂O → 6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆

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What are reactants in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are the starting substances in a chemical reaction that undergo change.

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What are products in a chemical reaction?

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Products are the substances that are formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals.

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What is a detritivore?

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A detritivore is an organism that feeds on dead organic matter, such as dead plants and animals.

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What role do consumers play in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that obtain energy by eating other organisms.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis in the energy flow of an ecosystem?

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Photosynthesis converts solar energy into chemical energy, providing food for producers and, indirectly, for consumers.

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How many different organisms can feed on a single producer in a food web?

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Multiple organisms can feed on a single producer, demonstrating the interconnectedness of food webs.

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What is the difference between herbivores and carnivores?

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Herbivores are animals that eat only plants, while carnivores are animals that eat only other animals.