1 - Intro to Energy Flow Exit Ticket

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which producers convert sunlight energy into glucose.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process that consumers use to convert food (glucose) into energy.

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What is the role of a producer in an ecosystem?

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Producers use sunlight to make food.

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Where does the energy in a food chain originate?

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The energy starts from the Sun.

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What does a food chain illustrate?

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A food chain shows the energy flow through an ecosystem.

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Define 'producer' in an ecological context.

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An organism that can make its own food using sunlight, typically through photosynthesis.

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Define 'consumer' in an ecological context.

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An organism that obtains energy by eating other organisms.

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What is the significance of the Sun in energy flow?

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The Sun is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain shows a linear path of energy flow, while a food web shows interconnected food chains.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.