Question

question 7
__ are organisms that produce their own food, while __ rely on consuming other organisms.

word bank:
autotrophs producers herterotrophs consumers

question 8
what vital role does photosynthesis play in earths ecosystems?
a it produces carbon dioxide for animals to breathe.
b it removes nitrogen from the atmosphere.
c it provides food and oxygen for nearly all living organisms.
d it helps plants sleep at night.

question 9
what is the main purpose of chlorophyll in the process of photosynthesis?
a to absorb sunlight energy
b to transport water
c to reflect green light
d to store glucose

question 10
match the right vocabulary word to its definition

Explanation:

• Question 7: Autotrophs (also known as producers) make their own food through processes like photosynthesis. Heterotrophs (also known as consumers) get their energy by eating other organisms.
• Question 8: Photosynthesis uses carbon - dioxide and water, in the presence of sunlight, to produce glucose (food) and release oxygen. It is crucial for providing food and oxygen for most living organisms.
• Question 9: Chlorophyll is a pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight energy, which is then used to power the chemical reactions of photosynthesis.

Answer:

Question 7: Autotrophs/Producers, Heterotrophs/Consumers
Question 8: c. It provides food and oxygen for nearly all living organisms
Question 9: a. to absorb sunlight energy