Intro Ecosystems and Energy Flow Practice

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an ecosystem?
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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with their physical environment (soil, water, air) in a specific area.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is energy flow in an ecosystem?
Back
Energy flow refers to the transfer of energy from one organism to another through food chains and food webs, starting from producers to various levels of consumers.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are producers?
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Producers are organisms, like plants and algae, that can make their own food through photosynthesis, serving as the base of the food chain.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are consumers?
Back
Consumers are organisms that cannot produce their own food and rely on eating other organisms for energy. They are classified into herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are decomposers?
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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.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a food chain?
Back
A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another, starting from producers to various levels of consumers.
7.
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What is a food web?
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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem, illustrating how different organisms are related through feeding relationships.
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