Matter and Energy in Ecosystems
matter that makes up the nonliving parts of an ecosystem, such as air, water, and rocks
Abiotic Matter
an organism that needs to eat in order to get energy storage molecules (such as starch and fat)
Consumer
all the living and nonliving things interacting in a particular area
Ecosystem
The process of releasing carbon from living organisms. All organisms participate in this process.
Cellular respiration
What is the chemical formula for carbon
C
the chemical reaction between oxygen and glucose that releases energy into cells
Cellular Respiration
an organism that gets energy storage molecules (such as glucose) by breaking down dead matter
decomposer
a molecule that organisms can use to release the energy they need to survive
Energy Storage Molecule
what we see organisms doing as they release carbon dioxide
breath
What is the chemical formula for water?
H2O
a type of atom (a tiny piece) that makes up molecules such as carbon dioxide and energy storage molecules
Carbon
If there is no light how is carbon moving?
it's moving into the air only
a molecule that organisms can use to release energy, and that is made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms
Glucose
The only way carbon is brought into an organism other than eating or drinking. (only plants )
Photosynthesis
What is the chemical formula for Carbon dioxide
CO2
the tiny pieces that all matter—all the stuff in the world—is made of
Atoms
a molecule made of carbon and oxygen atoms
Carbon Dioxide
an ending substance that is made during a chemical reaction
Product
Carbon being released from machines, cars and burning biotic matter
combustion
Chemical formula for oxygen gas molecule
o2
matter that makes up the living and dead organisms in an ecosystem
Biotic Matter
a starting substance that is part of a chemical reaction
Reactant
the process by which plants and other producers use energy from sunlight to change carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and glucose (an energy storage molecule)
Photosynthesis
The process of dead organic matter being broken down
Decomposition
Chemical formula for glucose
c6H12O6