Benchmark Vocabulary for Unit 1

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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A consumer is an organism that gets its energy by eating other plants or animals.

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What is another term for a living thing?

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An organism.

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What role does a decomposer play in an ecosystem?

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A decomposer breaks down dead organisms and matter to release energy back into the ecosystem.

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What does it mean to recount a story?

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To recount a story means to tell or narrate memories or experiences.

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What does the term 'various' mean in the context of food options?

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Various means different kinds or types, providing a range of choices.

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Define the term 'ecosystem'.

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What is the difference between a producer and a consumer?

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A producer creates energy through photosynthesis (like plants), while a consumer obtains energy by eating other organisms.

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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

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Give an example of a consumer. What do they eat?

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Examples of consumers include animals like lions (which eat other animals) and humans (who eat plants and animals).

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What is the importance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, stability, and productivity.