NC Check in review #1

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What provides shelter for small fish in a pond ecosystem?

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Rocks provide shelter for small fish in a pond ecosystem.

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What type of ecosystem is characterized by high average daily temperatures and heavy annual precipitation?

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A rainforest is characterized by high average daily temperatures and heavy annual precipitation.

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Which human trait is most likely inherited from a parent?

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Height is the human trait most likely inherited from a parent.

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What role do bacteria and fungi play in weathering and erosion in an ecosystem?

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Bacteria and fungi decompose organic matter in the soil.

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Why are decaying plants and animals important to an ecosystem?

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Decaying plants and animals return nutrients to the soil.

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What is the primary function of rocks in a pond ecosystem?

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The primary function of rocks in a pond ecosystem is to provide shelter for small fish.

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How does a rainforest differ from other ecosystems in terms of climate?

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A rainforest has high average daily temperatures and heavy annual precipitation, distinguishing it from other ecosystems.

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What is an example of a trait that can be inherited from parents?

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Height is an example of a trait that can be inherited from parents.

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What is the significance of decomposers like bacteria and fungi in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers like bacteria and fungi are significant because they break down organic matter, enriching the soil.

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What happens to nutrients in the soil when plants and animals decay?

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When plants and animals decay, they return nutrients to the soil.