Producers, Consumers, Decomposers

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What is a producer?

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A producer is a living thing that makes its own food, usually using sunlight. Examples include plants like trees and flowers.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is a living thing that eats other living things for energy. All animals are consumers.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is a living thing that breaks down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil. Examples include fungi and bacteria.

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Give an example of a producer.

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An example of a producer is an apple tree.

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Give an example of a consumer.

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An example of a consumer is a rabbit.

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Give an example of a decomposer.

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An example of a decomposer is a mushroom.

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How do producers get their energy?

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Producers get their energy from the sun.

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What do consumers eat?

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Consumers eat plants, other animals, or both.

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Why are decomposers important in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers are important because they recycle nutrients back into the soil, helping plants grow.

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What type of organism is a daffodil?

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A daffodil is a producer.