Energy Flow in Ecosystems
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5th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is energy flow in ecosystems?
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Energy flow in ecosystems refers to the transfer of energy from one organism to another through food chains and food webs.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a producer in an ecosystem?
Back
A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis, such as plants and algae.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a consumer in an ecosystem?
Back
A consumer is an organism that cannot make its own food and must eat other organisms for energy, such as animals.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a decomposer?
Back
A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead material and recycles nutrients back into the ecosystem, such as fungi and bacteria.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role do plants play in energy flow?
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Plants, as producers, convert sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis, providing energy for consumers.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is photosynthesis?
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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main source of energy for all life on Earth?
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The main source of energy for all life comes from the sun.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS1-6
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