Warm up for flashcard 2.2

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an organism that hunts and eats other organisms (prey) for food.

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What is prey?

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Prey refers to organisms that are hunted and eaten by predators.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which an organism lives, including all living and non-living factors.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot produce its own food and must eat other organisms for energy.

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What is a decomposer?

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Decomposers are organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is an algae bloom?

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An algae bloom is a rapid increase in the population of algae in water bodies, often due to excess nutrients.

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What is the impact of habitat loss on species?

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Habitat loss can lead to decreased populations of species, as they lose their homes and resources needed for survival.

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What are the effects of pesticides on bird populations?

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Pesticides can reduce food sources and directly harm birds, leading to population declines.