Chapter 4 Lesson 1 Flashcards

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1
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What is an ecosystem?

A

All of the organisms in a community plus the abiotic factors

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2
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What is the net equation for photosynthesis?

A

Sunlight + CO2 + H2O –> O2 + Sugar

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3
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What is the net equation for cellular respiration?

A

Glucose + O2 –> Energy + CO2 + H2O

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4
Q

How is energy lost between trophic levels?

A
  • Heat
  • Waste
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5
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What does the 10% rule state?

A

On average, only about 10% of energy of a level is available for the next level

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6
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How does a plant get energy for photosynthesis?

A

The sun

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7
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How do plants / animals get energy for cellular respiration?

A

Other species

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8
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What is energy transfer?

A

The energy going from one species to the next

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9
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For living things, what is one way to measure energy?

A

Biomass

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10
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As cells undergo cellular respiration, what products are produced?

A
  • Heat Energy
  • H2O
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11
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As cells undergo cellular respiration, how does heat and H2O get released?

A

Heat gets released by running, and H2O gets released by sweat and pee

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12
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During photosynthesis, light energy is converted into ______ energy

A

Chemical

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