Energy cycles through the environment, while matter flows in one direction and cycles through the environment.
true or false
True
Matter cycles through the environment, while energy flows in one direction and cycles through the environment.
False. Matter also flows in one direction and cycles through the environment.
True.
Energy flows through the environment in various forms such as heat, light, and chemical energy. It moves from one organism to another as they interact, allowing for various ecological processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, and the transfer of energy in food chains or webs.
On the other hand, matter, such as nutrients and elements like carbon, nitrogen, and water, cycles through the environment. The matter is continuously recycled and reused in ecosystems through various processes like nutrient absorption, decomposition, and the water cycle. Although matter can change form during these cycles, it generally moves in a circular path without being lost from the ecosystem.