Ecosystems

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What are the specific needs that must be met for an organism to survive in an ecosystem?

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Food, water, shelter, and space are the specific needs that must be met for an organism to survive.

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What role do plants play in an ecosystem?

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Plants produce oxygen through photosynthesis and provide homes and food for various animals.

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What is biodiversity and why is it important in a healthy ecosystem?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of different kinds of organisms in an ecosystem. It is important because it contributes to ecosystem resilience and stability.

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What are the non-living parts of an ecosystem?

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Non-living parts of an ecosystem include sunlight, water, air, soil, and minerals.

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Why are rainforests considered vital to the Earth's ecosystem?

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Rainforests are vital because they produce a significant amount of the world's oxygen and are home to a vast diversity of species.

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What is the process by which plants produce oxygen?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants produce oxygen.

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How do animals depend on plants in an ecosystem?

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Animals depend on plants for food, shelter, and oxygen.

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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 factors can affect the health of an ecosystem?

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Factors include pollution, climate change, deforestation, and invasive species.

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and helping to maintain the nutrient cycle.

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