Producer Consumer Decomposers

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What is a producer?

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A producer is an organism that makes its own food, typically through photosynthesis, such as plants.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and helping to recycle matter in the ecosystem.

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Give an example of a decomposer.

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Bacteria and fungi are common examples of decomposers.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that eats plants and/or other animals for energy.

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What type of organism is a pine tree?

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A pine tree is a producer.

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What type of organism is bamboo?

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Bamboo is a producer.

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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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How do consumers obtain energy?

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Consumers obtain energy by consuming producers (plants) and other consumers (animals).

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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A herbivore is a consumer that eats only plants, while a carnivore is a consumer that eats only other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is a consumer that eats both plants and animals.