Which of the organisms shown below are scavengers and which are decomposers? Explain your choice for each organism. (pg. 31)
Which of the organisms shown below are scavengers and which are decomposers? Explain your choice for each organism. (pg. 31)
Compare the role of producers and consumers in ecosystems. How are they related? How are they different?
Plants can make their own food through photosynthesis to supply the matter and energy they need to survive.
a) What are the raw materials for photosynthesis?
b) What are the products of photosynthesis?
c) Name a process in plants that uses oxygen. Compare the raw materials and products of this process with those of photosynthesis.
Create a Venn diagram to show helpful and harmful decomposers. (pg. 32)
Which of the organisms shown below are scavengers and which are decomposers? Explain your choice for each organism. (pg. 31)
What similarities do you notice about the word equations for photosynthesis and cellular respiration? What are the differences? (pg. 30 & 31)
What is the difference between the energy used in photosynthesis and the energy used in cellular respiration? (pg. 30 & 31)
What happens to the energy in cellular respiration not used to support life functions? (pg. 30 & 31)
In terms of the flow of energy through an ecosystem, which is the correct order for each of the following situations? (pg. 35)
a) rabbit, sun, rose, wolf, earthworm
b) seaweed, sea urchin, otter, sun, bacteria
Provide an example of how a plant or animal stores nutrients.
What is the rule of "ten" as it refers to the flow of energy through an ecosystem?
