Producers, Consumers, Decomposers

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis, using sunlight as an energy source.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers form the base of the food chain, providing energy for consumers and decomposers.

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What is the primary source of energy for producers?

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The primary source of energy for producers is sunlight.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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Which organisms are classified as consumers?

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Consumers are organisms that cannot produce their own food and rely on eating other organisms for energy.

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What are the two main types of consumers?

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The two main types of consumers are herbivores (plant-eaters) and carnivores (meat-eaters).

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.

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How do decomposers contribute to an ecosystem?

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Decomposers recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem, making them available for producers.

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What would happen to an ecosystem if all producers were removed?

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If all producers were removed, the entire food chain would collapse, as consumers would have no food source.

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What is the relationship between producers and consumers?

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Producers provide energy for consumers, while consumers depend on producers for their food.

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