Food Webs: Cycling of Matter and Flow of Energy

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An example of a decomposer is a _______.

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worm

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This is the ultimate source of energy on Earth.

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The sun

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The final products of photosynthesis are oxygen and _________.

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sugar

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Plants are considered _________ because they make their own food.

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producers

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When we eat, our bodies go through this process to make energy from food.

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Cellular respiration

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What is the role of producers in a food web?

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Producers create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for consumers.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains showing how energy and nutrients flow through an ecosystem.

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What do consumers do in a food web?

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Consumers eat producers or other consumers to obtain energy.

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert sugar and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.