8.L.3 Ecosystems

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What is the primary source of energy for producers?

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The Sun

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By which process is water taken from the ocean to form clouds?

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Evaporation

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Which process will directly result in organic matter being added to the soil?

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Bacteria breaking down dead matter

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What term describes a species role in an ecosystem?

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Niche

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Which is the best example of predation in an ecosystem?

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Fox and rabbit

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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 producer in an ecosystem?

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An organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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An organism that eats other organisms for energy.

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What is decomposition?

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The process by which dead organic matter is broken down into simpler substances.

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What is a habitat?

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The natural environment in which a species lives.