Ecosystems

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a system of interconnected food chains that shows how energy and nutrients flow through an ecosystem.

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What is the primary source of energy for all living things?

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The sun is the primary source of energy for all living things.

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Which biome has the most species of plants and animals?

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The Tropical Rainforest has the most species of plants and animals compared to other biomes.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy; most consumers are animals.

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What are the essential needs of an animal's habitat?

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A habitat must provide food, water, air, shelter, and space to meet an animal's needs.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy is transferred from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What are producers?

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Producers are organisms, like plants, that make their own food through photosynthesis.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of different species in a given area.