The green pigment found in the leaves of plants that is responsible for capturing light energy during photosynthesis.
Chlorophyll
What do the arrows in food webs show?
The direction of the flow of energy.
Explain what a decomposer is/does.
A decomposer feeds on plant and animal waste and dead remains, in doing this they break down the remains into nutrients which are returned to the soil.
The primary product of photosynthesis is:
glucose
Which is an example of the correct format for a bar graph? A or B?
A
Name any TWO RULES for drawing a scientific diagram.
Must be drawn in pencil, with a ruler, must have a heading, labels must be aligned.
What type of consumer eats meat, but does not kill prey?
Scavenger
Explain what the chemical indicator iodine is used to test for.
Starch
Which organisms in this food web are secondary consumers?
Bird and Lizard
Why are fats important nutrients for our bodies? What is their role?
Provide insulation and protection of the organs in the body, also also used as reserve energy if carbohydrates run out, also important for healthy skin.
What are some of the negative effects of processing food?
Lose nutritional value, lots of additives that are bad for the body, consuming large amounts can lead to health problems.
Explain what an invasive species is.
A plant or animal that does not belong in a specific ecosystem that causes disturbances to the ecosystem.
