Environmental Systems & Societies SL
9
Chapters
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Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies
Unit 2 - Ecosystems & Ecology
Unit 3 - Biodiversity & Conservation
Unit 4 -Water & Aquatic Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 5 - Soil Systems & Terrestrial Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies
Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production
Unit 8 - Human Systems & Resource Use
Internal Assessment
Environmental Systems & Societies SL
Unit 2 - Ecosystems & Ecology
Eco-Powers Unveiled: The Plant Superheroes
574 words
3 mins read
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024
Table of content
What are producers
- Producers are the awesome plants that use sunlight to whip up some chemical energy. It’s a bit like cooking, but instead of an oven, they use sunlight!
Real-world example: Think of plants as nature's chefs, and the sun is their stove. They cook up meals (energy) for everyone in the ecosystem. Without them, no one eats!
The magic of photosynthesis
- 🌱 Plants are super skilled at turning light energy into chemical energy using a process called photosynthesis.
- The main ingredients for this recipe? Just some CO2 and water!
- And what’s on the menu? Delicious glucose (a type of sugar) and a side of oxygen.
Glucose & food chains
- Glucose is the backbone of food chains. Imagine it as the starting point in a big relay race, where energy is passed from one runner (or organism) to the next.
Real-world example: It's like the base dough of a pizza. Without it, you can't add any toppings or make different kinds of pizzas!
Oxygen the breath of life
- Producers don't just stop at making food; they gift us with oxygen too! This oxygen is essential for most of the ecosystems to keep running smoothly.
Real-world example: It’s like when you buy a toy and find out it comes with free batteries. Score!
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Environmental Systems & Societies SL
Unit 2 - Ecosystems & Ecology
Eco-Powers Unveiled: The Plant Superheroes
574 words
3 mins read
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024
Table of content
What are producers
- Producers are the awesome plants that use sunlight to whip up some chemical energy. It’s a bit like cooking, but instead of an oven, they use sunlight!
Real-world example: Think of plants as nature's chefs, and the sun is their stove. They cook up meals (energy) for everyone in the ecosystem. Without them, no one eats!
The magic of photosynthesis
- 🌱 Plants are super skilled at turning light energy into chemical energy using a process called photosynthesis.
- The main ingredients for this recipe? Just some CO2 and water!
- And what’s on the menu? Delicious glucose (a type of sugar) and a side of oxygen.
Glucose & food chains
- Glucose is the backbone of food chains. Imagine it as the starting point in a big relay race, where energy is passed from one runner (or organism) to the next.
Real-world example: It's like the base dough of a pizza. Without it, you can't add any toppings or make different kinds of pizzas!
Oxygen the breath of life
- Producers don't just stop at making food; they gift us with oxygen too! This oxygen is essential for most of the ecosystems to keep running smoothly.
Real-world example: It’s like when you buy a toy and find out it comes with free batteries. Score!
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