Relationships in Ecosystems Unit Flashcard

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose, while releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants and algae, are organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis and serve as the base of the food chain.

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What is the oxygen cycle?

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The oxygen cycle is the process by which oxygen is exchanged between the atmosphere, living organisms, and the environment, primarily through photosynthesis and respiration.

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle is the series of processes by which carbon compounds are interconverted in the environment, including absorption by plants during photosynthesis and release during respiration.

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What is an energy pyramid?

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An energy pyramid is a graphical representation of the energy flow in an ecosystem, showing the energy available at each trophic level, with producers at the base.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that cannot produce their own food and rely on consuming other organisms for energy, including herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.

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What is a decomposer?

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Decomposers are organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, that break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil and completing the nutrient cycle.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor, usually due to heat from the sun.

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What is precipitation in the water cycle?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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