Chapter 13.3 Flashcards
0
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what do producers do?
A
provide energy for other organisms in an ecosystem.
1
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what does life in an ecosystem require?
A
a source of energy.
2
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where do producers get their energy from?
A
non living resources – the sun
3
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what are producers also called and why?
A
autotrophs because they make their own food.
4
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how do consumers get their energy?
A
by eating other living or once living resources.
5
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what are consumers also called and why?
A
heterotrophs because they feed off of different things.
6
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where do almost all producers obtain energy from?
A
sunlight
7
Q
photosynthesis in most producers uses ___________ as an energy source.
A
sunlight
8
Q
chemosynthesis in prokaryote producers uses _________ as an energy source.
A
chemicals
