Energy and Matter in an Ecosystem Flashcards
1
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Energy
A
Is needed by organisms to carry out essential functions
2
Q
Energy Flow
A
Energy travelling from one trophic level to another
3
Q
Biochemical cycles
A
When nutrients a water is cycled between abiotic and biotic components of an ecosystem.
- Water cycle
- Carbon cycle
- Nitrogen cycle
- Phosphorus cycle
4
Q
Water cycle
A
Required for the photosynthesis of plants
5
Q
Nitrogen cycle
A
Are needed to make amino acid, proteins, chlorophyll etc.
6
Q
Carbon cycle
A
Are needed to make amino acid, proteins, chlorophyll etc.
7
Q
Phosphorus cycle
A
Found in rocks, seawater and soils.
