Ecosystems

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is a place or area where an organism lives.

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How long can the roots of a Saguaro Cactus grow?

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The roots of a Saguaro Cactus can grow up to 15 feet.

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What part of the Saguaro Cactus expands to help collect rainwater?

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The stem of the Saguaro Cactus expands to help collect rainwater.

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What is a tundra?

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A tundra is a cold ecosystem characterized by low temperatures and limited vegetation.

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How do webbed feet help the platypus?

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Webbed feet help the platypus swim efficiently in water.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their environment interacting as a system.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that make their own food, usually through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy, such as animals.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of different species in an ecosystem.