Unit 6 Ecosystems

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that use water, air, and sunlight to make their own food and food energy.

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What is the role of behavioral adaptations in animals?

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Behavioral adaptations help animals survive by allowing them to respond to their environment.

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Define an ecosystem.

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An ecosystem is made up of a community of living organisms and their physical environment.

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What constitutes a community in ecological terms?

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A community consists of all the populations of organisms living together in a specific environment.

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What is a structural adaptation?

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A structural adaptation is a physical feature of an organism that enhances its survival, such as a cactus having spines for protection.

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How do ecosystems maintain balance?

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Ecosystems maintain balance through interactions between producers, consumers, and decomposers.

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What is the difference between a habitat and a niche?

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A habitat is the environment where an organism lives, while a niche is the role or function of that organism within its habitat.

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What are decomposers and their role in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers are organisms that break down dead material, returning nutrients to the soil and helping to recycle matter in the ecosystem.

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Explain the concept of biodiversity.

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular ecosystem, including the number of different species and their interactions.

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What is the significance of food chains in ecosystems?

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Food chains illustrate the flow of energy and nutrients from one organism to another, showing how they are interconnected.

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