Ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living things (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with each other and their environment.

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What is the main source of energy in a food chain?

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The sun is the main source of energy in a food chain.

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What do we call animals that live in water?

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Aquatic animals.

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What is a flood?

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A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.

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Why do some trees grow taller than others?

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Some trees grow taller than others because they need more sunlight.

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What happens to animals during a forest fire?

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Animals may die or leave the area to find safety.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain shows how energy and nutrients flow from one living thing to another.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, make their own food using sunlight.

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What are consumers?

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Consumers are animals that eat plants or other animals.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives.