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Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Radiant Energy | Light and heat energy that is transmitted through electromagnetic waves. |
| Solar Energy | Energy that comes from the sun and converted to electricity by solar panels. |
| Chemical Energy | Energy that is stored and can be released in a chemical reactioin. |
| Producers | Organism that makes its own food. (plants) |
| Biomess | Organic (living) matter that can be converted to fuel. |
| Photosynthesis | Process where plants convert the sun's energy into food. |
| Decay | When living material dies and breaks down. |
| Compost bin | Container where stored, dead matter breaks down. |
| Cycling | To use over and over again. |
| Autotrophs | When plants can produce their own energy. |
| Chloroplast | An organelle in the plants cells in the leaves of green plants. |
| Benefits of composting organic material | Provises natural and organic fertilizer, reduces the amount of organic waste in landfillls, and helps buffer the sail from chemical imbalances. |
| What three things needs to happen in order for photosyntheis to occur? | sunlight, water and corbon dioxide. |
| Examples of decomposers | Bacteria fungi earthworms and dung beetles. |
| Where does Photosynthesis occurs? | Leaves |
| What does plant cell have that helps them hold water? | Cell wall |
| What does Photosynthesis produces? | Sugar which plants store for energy and Oxygen which release into the environment. |
| What are common materials that can be placed in your compost bin? | Anything organic, yard trimmings, food scraps, wood waste, papper and paperboard products. |
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mharlan
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