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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with their physical environment (air, water, soil).

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What are the main types of ecosystems?

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The main types of ecosystems include forests, oceans, deserts, and savannas.

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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 in an ecosystem.

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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 the role of producers in a food chain?

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Producers, like plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and are the first level in a food chain.

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What is the role of consumers in a food chain?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy. They can be herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores.

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What is a decomposer?

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Decomposers are organisms, like fungi and bacteria, that break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil.

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How does energy flow in a food chain?

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Energy flows from producers to primary consumers, then to secondary consumers, and so on, decreasing at each level.

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What happens if a species in a food web decreases?

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If a species decreases, it can affect all organisms that rely on it for food, disrupting the balance of the ecosystem.

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.