Energy In Ecosystems

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What are adaptations in animals?

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Adaptations are traits that enhance an animal's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that make their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, forming the base of the food web.

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How do consumers obtain energy?

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Consumers obtain energy by eating other organisms, either plants (herbivores) or other animals (carnivores and omnivores).

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What is the function of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is the difference between a primary consumer and a secondary consumer?

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A primary consumer eats producers (plants), while a secondary consumer eats primary consumers.

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What happens to energy as it moves through a food chain?

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Energy decreases as it moves up the food chain due to energy loss at each trophic level.

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What is a trophic level?

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, defined by how an organism obtains energy.

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What would happen to an ecosystem if all herbivores were removed?

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If all herbivores were removed, plant populations would likely increase due to reduced grazing pressure.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, stability, and the ability to recover from disturbances.