Ecosystems Flashcards
1
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potential energy
A
stored energy
Stretched rubber band, ball at the top of the hill, bonds of a sugar molecule, ATP
2
Q
Kinetic energy
A
energy of motion
Light, flowing water, heat, wind, electricity
3
Q
Photosynthesis
A
the process by which light energy is captured and converted to potential energy in the form of chemical bonds. (6CO2 + 6H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2)
4
Q
B. Respiration
A
breaks organic molecules, liberating energy, releasing CO2 & H2O as waste. (C6H12 O 6 + 6O2 6CO2 + 6H2O)
5
Q
GPP
A
gross primary production
6
Q
NPP
A
net primary production
7
Q
NEP
A
net ecosystem production
8
Q
energy flows
A
Sunlight->Primary producers ->Primary consumers -> Secondary consumers ->Tertiary consumers -> Detritivores
