Ecology

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What is the first trophic level in an ecosystem called?

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Producers

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is a tertiary consumer?

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A tertiary consumer is an organism that eats secondary consumers in a food chain.

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What is the largest group of organisms in a food web?

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Producers are the largest group of organisms found in a food web.

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How does energy flow in an energy pyramid?

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Energy flows up the pyramid, from producers to primary consumers to secondary consumers and so on.

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Define biodiversity.

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Biodiversity is the variety of species within an ecosystem.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What are primary consumers?

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Primary consumers are organisms that eat producers; they are typically herbivores.

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers are essential for nutrient cycling and help maintain the health of the ecosystem.