Plant Energy GLE 0507.3.1 Demonstrate how all living things rely on the process of photosynthesis to obtain energy.

Chlorophyll A green coloring that helps a plant use the sun’s light energy

Consumer An animal that eats plants, other animals, or both

Decomposer A consumer that gets food energy from dead plants and animals

Producer A living thing, such as a plant, that makes its own food

Transpiration The loss of water through leaves

Photosynthesis The process plants use to make food The process uses light energy, water, and carbon dioxide What is Photosynthesis?

Ecosystem An ecosystem is all the living things in an area. It is also the environment in which they live.

Food Chain A food chain is the transfer of food energy in an ecosystem.

Food Web A food web shows the relationship among food chains

Energy Pyramid An energy pyramid shows how much food energy is passed along in a food chain

Carnivore An animal that eats other animals

Herbivore An animal that eats only plants