Ecosystems

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What is a population in an ecosystem?

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A population is all the animals of the same species in the same area at the same time.

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What is an example of a scavenger in an ecosystem?

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A vulture is an example of a scavenger.

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What do we call a consumer that only eats other animals?

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A consumer that only eats other animals is called a carnivore.

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What is a community in the context of ecosystems?

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A community is all the populations in a certain area at the same time.

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What defines a biome?

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A biome is an area in the world with similar climates, plants, and animals.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that create their own food through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants, while a carnivore is an animal that primarily eats other animals.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

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