Ecosystems Assessment

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem includes all living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) things in an environment.

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Which organisms make their own food through photosynthesis?

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Producers, such as grass, make their own food through photosynthesis.

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What are omnivores?

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Omnivores are organisms that feed on both living producers and other consumers.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers recycle nutrients within an ecosystem by eating dead or decaying organisms.

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What is true about the first trophic level in an energy pyramid?

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It has the most available energy and includes all producers.

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Define biotic factors in an ecosystem.

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Define abiotic factors in an ecosystem.

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, and soil.

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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.

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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.

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What is a trophic level?

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, defined by how an organism obtains energy.