Matter and Energy in Plants

What is the process by which plants make their own food?

• Respiration

• Transpiration

• Photosynthesis

• Digestion

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What are the main ingredients needed for photosynthesis?

• Oxygen, glucose, and nitrogen

• Sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water

• Carbon monoxide, water, and soil

• Sunlight, oxygen, and minerals

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Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?

• Flowers

• Stems

• Leaves

• Roots

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

• Chlorophyll acts as a nutrient for plant growth.

• Chlorophyll converts carbon dioxide into glucose.

• Chlorophyll absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

• Chlorophyll releases oxygen during photosynthesis.

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How do plants use sunlight during photosynthesis?

• Plants use sunlight to create carbon dioxide and nitrogen.

• Plants use sunlight to absorb water from the soil.

• Plants use sunlight to generate heat for growth.

• Plants use sunlight to produce glucose and oxygen during photosynthesis.

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What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

• Nuclear power

• Wind energy

• Geothermal heat

• Sunlight

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How does energy flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem?

• Energy flows from producers to consumers and decomposers in an ecosystem.

• Energy is lost completely after each trophic level.

• Energy is recycled within the same organism.

• Energy flows only from consumers to producers.

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What is a food chain?

• A food chain is a diagram showing the nutritional value of food.

• A food chain is a sequence of organisms each dependent on the next as a source of food.

• A food chain is a type of cooking method.

• A food chain is a list of all the foods in a grocery store.

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Can you name a producer in a food chain?

• Lion

• Mushroom

• Grass

• Water

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

• A food chain is a linear sequence of energy flow, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

• A food chain is a complex network, while a food web is a simple sequence.

• A food chain shows only herbivores, while a food web shows only carnivores.

• A food chain includes multiple species, while a food web includes only one species.

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