flow of energy unit 6 Flashcards
Decomposition
The process by which decomposers break down dead material and waste into simpler substances .
Energy Pyramid
a diagram that demonstrates the flow of energy through the food chain
Photosynthesis
the process by which producers/plants use energy in sunlight to create their own food
Trophic Level
the position that an organism occupies in a food chain food web or energy pyramid
Chemical Energy
the potential of a chemical substance to undergo a chemical reaction to transform into other substances
Consumer
animals that eat primary producers
Decomposer
an organism especially a bacteria or fungus that decomposes organic material
Food Chain
a hierarchical of organisms each dependent food chains
Food Web
a system of interlocking and independent food chains
Producer
an organism that makes its own food from light energy or chemical energy without eating
Radiant Energy
the energy we get from the sun ,includes infrared and ultraviolet energy
Autotroph
an organism that can make its own food ex.photosynthesis
Heterotroph
an organism that eats other plants or animals for energy and nutrients.
Thermal Energy
also known as heat energy , is the energy an object has because of the movement of its molecules
Mechanical Energy
The energy that is possessed by an object due to motion
