Producer, Consumer or Decomposer

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What is a Producer?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, usually through photosynthesis. Examples include plants like strawberries and roses.

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What is a Consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot make its own food and must eat other organisms for energy. Examples include animals like octopuses and bumblebees.

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What is a Decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the soil. An example is a worm.

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Give an example of a Producer.

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Strawberry is a producer because it makes its own food through photosynthesis.

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Give an example of a Consumer.

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An octopus is a consumer because it eats other organisms for energy.

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Give an example of a Decomposer.

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A worm is a decomposer because it breaks down dead plants and animals.

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What role do Producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers are the foundation of the food chain, providing energy for consumers.

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What role do Consumers play in an ecosystem?

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Consumers help control the population of producers and other consumers, maintaining balance in the ecosystem.

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What role do Decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers recycle nutrients back into the soil, which helps producers grow.

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How do Producers obtain energy?

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Producers obtain energy by converting sunlight into food through photosynthesis.

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