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What is the main source of energy for most life on Earth?
What is the main source of energy for most life on Earth?
- Thermal energy released by organisms
- The Moon
- The Sun (correct)
- Chemical reactions within organisms
Which process do most producers use to make food?
Which process do most producers use to make food?
- Chemosynthesis
- Photosynthesis (correct)
- Decomposition
- Respiration
What is the law that states energy cannot be created or destroyed, only changed in form?
What is the law that states energy cannot be created or destroyed, only changed in form?
- Law of Conservation of Energy (correct)
- Law of Conservation of Matter
- Law of Thermodynamics
- Law of Energy Transformation
Which organisms get their energy by consuming other organisms?
Which organisms get their energy by consuming other organisms?
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What type of energy is released into the environment as a byproduct of organisms' processes?
What type of energy is released into the environment as a byproduct of organisms' processes?
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What is the main role of detritivores in an ecosystem?
What is the main role of detritivores in an ecosystem?
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How do herbivores differ from carnivores in terms of diet?
How do herbivores differ from carnivores in terms of diet?
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What does a food chain represent in an ecosystem?
What does a food chain represent in an ecosystem?
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What is the significance of the arrows in a food chain model?
What is the significance of the arrows in a food chain model?
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Why is a food chain model limited in explaining energy transfer in ecosystems?
Why is a food chain model limited in explaining energy transfer in ecosystems?
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