Science 7th Grade - Flashcard Review

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What is the flow of energy in a food web?

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Energy flows from producers (like grass) to primary consumers (like wildebeests) and then to secondary consumers (like cheetahs).

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Where does the energy on Earth primarily come from?

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The primary source of energy on Earth is sunlight.

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True or False: Energy decreases as it moves up an energy pyramid.

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True.

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Which organisms receive energy last in a food web?

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Decomposers receive energy last in a food web.

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Where does energy transformation occur during photosynthesis?

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Energy transformation during photosynthesis occurs in the leaves.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that create their own food, typically through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What role do primary consumers play in a food web?

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Primary consumers are organisms that eat producers; they are the first level of consumers.

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What are decomposers and why are they important?

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Decomposers break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil and completing the nutrient cycle.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is an energy pyramid?

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An energy pyramid is a graphical representation showing the flow of energy at different trophic levels in an ecosystem.

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