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Paper 3 structured question: Energy flow

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Energy flow in ecosystems

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Energy transfer

Plants capture energy from the Sun and convert it into chemical energy through photosynthesis. Animals then obtain energy by eating plants or other animals.

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    Identify how energy from the Sun enters biological systems.

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Paper 3 structured question: Energy flow

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The Sun as an energy source

The Sun provides energy that supports life on Earth. Plants use this energy to make food, which then supports animals and other organisms.

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    State the main source of energy for biological systems.

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