Organisation of an Ecosystem (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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What does photosynthesis remove from the atmosphere?
What does photosynthesis remove from the atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide ()
What compounds does carbon form in plants during photosynthesis?
What compounds does carbon form in plants during photosynthesis?
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
How does carbon move through the food chain?
How does carbon move through the food chain?
Plants/algae eaten by animals transfer carbon up
Process that returns to atmosphere in organisms
Process that returns to atmosphere in organisms
Respiration
Organisms that break down dead organisms and waste
Organisms that break down dead organisms and waste
Decomposers (bacteria and fungi)
What do decomposers return to the soil?
What do decomposers return to the soil?
Essential mineral ions
Process returning via burning wood/fossil fuels
Process returning via burning wood/fossil fuels
Combustion
When was carbon in fossil fuels captured?
When was carbon in fossil fuels captured?
Millions of years ago
What does evaporation of water form?
What does evaporation of water form?
Water vapour
Plant process releasing water vapour from leaves
Plant process releasing water vapour from leaves
Transpiration
What does condensation of water vapour form?
What does condensation of water vapour form?
Clouds
Three types of precipitation
Three types of precipitation
Rain, snow, or hail
Where does precipitation runoff flow to?
Where does precipitation runoff flow to?
Rivers, lakes, and eventually the sea