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user
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assistant
I'm learning about energy in ecosystems. What is energy in an ecosystem?
user
Energy in an ecosystem is the ability to do work, usually from the sun. It flows through the ecosystem, starting with plants and then moving to animals that eat them.
assistant
How do plants get their energy?
user
Plants get their energy from sunlight through a process called photosynthesis. They use sunlight, water, and air to create food, which gives them energy.
assistant
That makes sense. So, what happens to the energy when it reaches the top of the food chain?
user
When energy reaches the top of the food chain, it is often released as heat or used by the top predators. Eventually, the energy is returned to the environment, where it can be reused by other living things.
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