Unit 4 Ecosystems

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What biome is characterized by high rainfall and biodiversity?

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Tropical rain forest.

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What is an organism that produces its own food using sunlight called?

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Producer.

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What term describes an organism that can create its own food through photosynthesis?

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Autotroph.

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In a food web, what do the arrows represent?

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Energy.

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What do we call an organism that must consume other organisms for energy?

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Consumer.

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What is the primary role of producers in an ecosystem?

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To convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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Define heterotroph.

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An organism that cannot produce its own food and must consume other organisms.

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What is the difference between a consumer and a decomposer?

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Consumers eat other organisms for energy, while decomposers break down dead organic matter.

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What is an example of a primary consumer?

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Herbivore, such as a rabbit.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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It enhances resilience, productivity, and stability of the ecosystem.