producers consumers and decomposers

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What do plants take in from the air?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide from the air.

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What is the role of a mushroom that grows on dead animals?

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The mushroom acts as a decomposer in the ecosystem.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead material and recycles nutrients back into the soil.

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What is a producer?

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A producer is a living thing that makes its own food from sunlight, air, and soil.

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Why are producers important in an ecosystem?

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Producers are important because they create food for themselves and for consumers in the ecosystem.

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What is the primary source of energy for producers?

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The primary source of energy for producers is sunlight.

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What do consumers rely on for energy?

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Consumers rely on other living things (producers or other consumers) for energy.

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Can you name a type of consumer?

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Examples of consumers include animals like deer, lions, and humans.

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What happens to nutrients when a decomposer breaks down dead material?

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Nutrients are released back into the soil, enriching it for future plant growth.

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What is the difference between a producer and a consumer?

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A producer makes its own food, while a consumer must eat other organisms for energy.

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