Question

explain how plants and animals help each other obtain energy. (site 1)

Explanation:

Plants use photosynthesis to convert sunlight into energy. Animals eat plants (or other animals that ate plants) to get energy. Animals also release carbon dioxide which plants use in photosynthesis. Plants release oxygen which animals use for respiration (to break down food for energy).

Answer:

Plants perform photosynthesis (using sunlight, water, carbon dioxide) to make energy - rich food (glucose). Animals consume plants (herbivores) or other animals (carnivores/omnivores) to obtain energy. Animals respire, releasing carbon dioxide which is a raw material for plant photosynthesis. Plants release oxygen during photosynthesis which is used by animals in cellular respiration (to break down food and release energy from it).