Biomes and Ecosystems

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What is a biome?

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A large ecosystem with similar animals, plants, and landforms.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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A non-living part of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, and minerals.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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Sunlight.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What is a food chain?

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A sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

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What is a herbivore?

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An organism that eats plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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An organism that eats other animals.

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What is a producer?

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An organism that makes its own food, usually through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What is a consumer?

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An organism that eats other organisms for energy.

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What happens if a key species is removed from an ecosystem?

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It can disrupt the food chain and affect the entire ecosystem.