Energy and Matter in Ecosystems
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5th Grade
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Candice Lombardi
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the source of energy for plants to make food?
Back
the sun
Answer explanation
The source of energy for plants to make food is the sun. Through photosynthesis, plants convert sunlight into chemical energy, allowing them to produce food from carbon dioxide and water.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the food that plants make called?
Back
glucose
Answer explanation
The food that plants make during photosynthesis is called glucose. This sugar serves as an energy source for the plant, while oxygen is a byproduct, and carbon dioxide is a reactant in the process.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How are plants beneficial to animals?
Back
they provide oxygen, shelter & food for animals
Answer explanation
Plants are essential for animals as they provide oxygen for respiration, shelter for protection, and food for nourishment. This makes the choice 'they provide oxygen, shelter & food for animals' the correct answer.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the structure that plants use to breathe?
Back
stomata
Answer explanation
Plants breathe through structures called stomata, which are tiny openings on leaves that allow for gas exchange, including the intake of carbon dioxide and the release of oxygen.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Does a food chain start with the sun?
Back
yes
Answer explanation
Yes, a food chain starts with the sun as it provides the energy necessary for photosynthesis in plants, which are the primary producers in the food chain.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a consumer?
Back
an organism that eats other organisms for energy
Answer explanation
A consumer is defined as an organism that eats other organisms for energy. This distinguishes it from decomposers, which break down dead matter, and producers, which create their own food.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a food web?
Back
a model that contains many food chains
Answer explanation
A food web is a complex model that illustrates how various food chains interconnect within an ecosystem, showing the relationships between different organisms and their energy sources.
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