Plants and Ecosystems

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What are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms that break down dead or decaying organic material, returning nutrients to the soil. Examples include worms and mushrooms.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem, starting from producers to various consumers.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem, illustrating how different organisms are related through feeding relationships.

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What are producers?

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Producers are organisms that can make their own food through photosynthesis, such as plants, algae, and some bacteria.

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What are primary consumers?

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Primary consumers are organisms that eat producers. They are usually herbivores, like plant-eating fish.

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What are secondary consumers?

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Secondary consumers are organisms that eat primary consumers. They can be carnivores or omnivores.

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What role do plants play in an ecosystem?

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Plants are producers that provide energy and food for primary consumers and are essential for the survival of many organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain shows a single pathway of energy flow, while a food web shows multiple pathways and interactions between different organisms.

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What are examples of decomposers?

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Examples of decomposers include fungi like mushrooms, bacteria, and detritivores like earthworms.

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What is the role of algae in an ecosystem?

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Algae are producers that perform photosynthesis, providing oxygen and food for various aquatic organisms.

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