Ecosystems - Flow of Matter - NICHOLAS GLAESER | Library

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Select all the decomposers from the list below.

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Complete the diagram with the matter exchanged between producers and consumers during photosynthesis and respiration.

How do producers, consumers, and decomposers work together in a garden ecosystem?

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Match the term with its definition.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Decomposers		Organisms that break down decaying matter
Oxygen		Substances needed to grow
Carbon dioxide		Gas humans inhale
Nutrients		Gas humans exhale
Organic matter		Animal waste and decaying organisms

Here's a simplified overview:
Animal Waste Production: Animals produce waste, which includes feces, urine, and other organic materials.
Decomposition by Fungi: Fungi, along with bacteria, play a crucial role in breaking down these organic materials. They secrete enzymes that break down complex organic compounds into simpler substances.
Nutrient Release: As fungi decompose the waste, they release nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and carbon back into the soil.
Nutrient Uptake: Plants absorb these nutrients from the soil, which helps them grow. These plants may then be consumed by animals, continuing the cycle.
This process is essential for nutrient cycling in ecosystems, ensuring that organic matter is recycled and made available for other organisms. 🌱

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How does matter move between animal wastes and fungi?

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Using the food web below, identify each organism as a producer or consumers.

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A partial ocean food web is shown.

Where does the energy from the phytoplankton flow next?  __________

Which organism is the apex predator?  __________

How many organisms receive energy directly from producers?  __________

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How would the organism represented by the question mark be classified?

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Match the term with its definition.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Omnivore		An organism that makes its own food
Herbivore		An organism that must eat for energy
Consumer		A consumer that eats only plants
Carnivore		A consumer that eats only animals
Producer		A consumer that eats plants and animals

	Producer	Consumers
Lizard
Cricket
leaves
Wolf
Caterpillar
Seeds
Grasses
Prairie Dog
Robbin
Hawk

Ecosystems - Flow of Matter

Select all the decomposers from the list below.

How do producers, consumers, and decomposers work together in a garden ecosystem?

Match the term with its definition.

How does matter move between animal wastes and fungi?

Using the food web below, identify each organism as a producer or consumers.

Producer

Consumers

How would the organism represented by the question mark be classified?

Match the term with its definition.

How many organisms are consumers?

Which organisms obtain at least some energy directly from producers?