Multiple Choice
What is the primary source of energy converted by producers in an ecosystem?
8. Thermochemistry
Nature of Energy
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A plant uses energy from the sun to make food. What kind of energy transformation is this?
A
Radiant energy to chemical energy
B
Thermal energy to mechanical energy
C
Chemical energy to thermal energy
D
Mechanical energy to radiant energy
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Identify the type of energy that the sun provides. The sun emits energy in the form of light, which is known as radiant energy.
Understand the process of photosynthesis, where plants convert radiant energy from the sun into chemical energy stored in glucose molecules.
Recognize that during photosynthesis, plants absorb sunlight using chlorophyll and transform it into chemical energy, which is used to create food.
Consider the options provided: Radiant energy to chemical energy, Thermal energy to mechanical energy, Chemical energy to thermal energy, Mechanical energy to radiant energy.
Select the option that correctly describes the energy transformation in photosynthesis: Radiant energy to chemical energy.
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