Bell Ringer (FEB 22) In an ecosystem, which group would have the largest population: producers or consumers? Explain your answer.
How does matter move through the environment? The Carbon Cycle (Page 105) Essential Question How does matter move through the environment?
1 - Energy and matter are conserved *Law of conservation of mass What happens to matter in ecosystems? 1 - Energy and matter are conserved *Law of conservation of mass Matter cannot be created or destroyed Matter can change forms **Carbohydrates(glucose) to carbon dioxide gas in cellular respiration
*Law of conservation of matter
The Carbon Cycle
Photosynthesis Plants and algae producing their own food
Respiration Cells breaking down food (glucose) to produce energy
Combustion Fossil Fuels The burning of matter, releasing carbon (CO2) into the atmosphere Fossil Fuels
Decomposition Matter (animal or plant) rotting, releasing carbon back into the environment
How does matter move through the environment? The Carbon Cycle Essential Question How does matter move through the environment? http://viewpure.com/o_RBHfjZsUQ?start=0&end=0
Conclusion Quick Write – If matter cannot be destroyed, what happens to the matter in an organism when that organism is eaten?