how does matter get from the soil and air to animals?

Question

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Answer 1

Autotrophs such as plants and algae:
1. take minerals and water from the soil
2. take carbon dioxide from the air
3. use photosynthesis to make these materials into food molecules that animals eat

Animals assimilate these food molecules into parts of themselves.

Answer 2

we absorb it through our lungs (breathing),
intestines (eating), and skin.