Ecosystems 5th grade

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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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Name two living things in an ecosystem.

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Examples include plants (like trees) and animals (like cats).

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Name two non-living things in an ecosystem.

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Examples include sunlight and dirt.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to make their own food from carbon dioxide and water.

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What do plants need for photosynthesis?

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Plants need sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water for photosynthesis.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create their own food and provide energy for other organisms.

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What is the role of consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other living things 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 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 do ecologists study?

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Ecologists study ecosystems, including the relationships between living organisms and their environment.

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