Foss Living Systems Inv. 2

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Organisms that make their own food are called

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Producers

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What is the role of fungi in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the primary role of producers in an ecosystem?

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To provide energy for consumers.

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Which of the following is a primary consumer in a food chain?

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Rabbit is a primary consumer that eats plants.

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Organisms that eat both plants and other animals are called

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Omnivores.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy.

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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 the difference between herbivores and carnivores?

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Herbivores eat only plants, while carnivores eat only other animals.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the environment.

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Give an example of a producer.

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Plants, such as grass and trees, are examples of producers.