Food Webs 3A Flashcards
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What is photosynthesis?
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Photosynthesis is when plants and some other organisms, called producers bring energy into the ecosystem by photosynthesis. When animals eat plants the energy is passed on. When the organism dies the energy is passed to the organism that decomposes them.
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Where does energy come from?
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All energy comes from the sun.
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What do the arrows indicate in a food chain?
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The arrows indicate the flow of energy being passed on between the organisms.
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What are some of the key points in a food chain?
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The sun is not usually shown, nor are the decomposers. The chain can be horizontal or vertical.
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What is a food web?
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A food web is lots of food chains put together.
