A star turns matter into energy in the process of

Write a paragraph explaining how energy flows through an ecosystem using the following terms: energy pyramid, trophic level, producer, primary consumer, decomposer, sun, secondary consumer, and tertiary consumer. .

Which best describes how sediment forms? loose material is cemented by pressure. erosion breaks down rock and other material. molten rock cools above earth's surface. chemical changes cause sediment to compact together.

After a recent rainy season, a number of the communities in a western state suffered flooding and mudslides. a study commissioned by the state legislature determined that the extensive removal of a certain plant from hillsides within the state contributed significantly to the flooding and mudslides. the plant had an extensive root system that hold hillside soil in place, and it was being rapidly removed because its roots had recently gained national favor as a powerful herbal remedy. as a result, the legislature passed a statute prohibiting the removal of more than 50% of such plants from any hillside within the state. a landowner within the state challenged the statute under the takings clause of the fifth amendment, alleging that he had regularly harvested substantially more than 50% of the plants from his property and needed to do the same this year to meet the demand for the root. is he likely to prevail in his challenge?