Life Science Common Assessment Review

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an organism that eats both plants and animals.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients into the soil.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an organism that primarily eats other animals.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an organism that primarily eats plants.

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What is the flow of energy in a food chain?

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Energy flows from producers (like plants) to consumers (like herbivores and carnivores) and then to decomposers.

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What do fungi do in an ecosystem?

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Fungi decompose organic material and help recycle nutrients back into the soil.

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What is the role of grasshoppers in the food chain?

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Grasshoppers are herbivores that use energy gained from plants.

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Why are producers important in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for other organisms.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water.

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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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