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Write an X in the correct box to show whether each statement is an example of how matter, energy, or both are cycled through the ecosystem. Statement Matter Energy Both A. Orangutans eat fruit and insects. B. Seedlings absorb sunlight in their leaves. C. Seeds are spread to different parts of the jungle by orangutans.

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Write an X in the correct box to show whether each statement is an example of how matter, energy, or both are cycled through the ecosystem. Statement Matter Energy Both A. Orangutans eat fruit and insects. B. Seedlings absorb sunlight in their leaves. C. Seeds are spread to different parts of the jungle by orangutans.

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Sure, let's analyze each statement step by step to determine whether it involves the cycling of matter, energy, or both through the ecosystem.

Statement A: Orangutans eat fruit and insects.

  • Matter: Yes, because the orangutans are consuming physical substances (fruit and insects) which are matter.
  • Energy: Yes, because the food provides energy to the orangutans.
  • Both: Yes, this statement involves both matter and energy.

Statement B: Seedlings absorb sunlight in their leaves.

  • Matter: No, sunlight is not matter.
  • Energy: Yes, because sunlight is a form of energy that the seedlings use for photosynthesis.
  • Both: No, only energy is involved.

Statement C: Seeds are spread to different parts of the jungle by orangutans.

  • Matter: Yes, because seeds are physical objects.
  • Energy: No, the spreading of seeds does not directly involve energy transfer.
  • Both: No, only matter is involved.

Now, let's summarize this in the form of a table with X marks in the correct boxes:

Statement Matter Energy Both
A. Orangutans eat fruit and insects. X
B. Seedlings absorb sunlight in their leaves. X
C. Seeds are spread to different parts of the jungle by orangutans. X

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