Cycling of Matter in Ecosystem

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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A consumer is an organism that gets energy by feeding on other organisms.

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How does the sun contribute to a food chain?

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The sun is the energy source for the food chain.

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What process do producers use to obtain energy?

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Producers obtain their energy through the process of photosynthesis, making their own food from sunlight.

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Why is the cycling of matter important in an ecosystem?

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The cycling of matter is important because only a limited amount of matter is available, so it has to be recycled.

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What do all living parts of an ecosystem depend on one another for?

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All living parts of an ecosystem depend on one another for food, energy, and the cycling of matter.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What role do decomposers play in the cycling of matter?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms, returning nutrients to the soil and recycling matter.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to make their own food.

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Can matter be created or destroyed in an ecosystem?

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No, matter cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed or recycled.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.