Ecology

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is a type of consumer that eats both plant and animal life.

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon moves through the environment, including how producers take in carbon dioxide and consumers release it.

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What is an effect of invasive species like pythons in an ecosystem?

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Invasive species like pythons can decrease the population of small mammals, such as mice, in their new environment.

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What does competition between species mean?

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Competition between species occurs when two or more species vie for the same resources, such as food, space, or light.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis and form the base of the food chain.

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What is a consumer in an ecological context?

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A consumer is an organism that obtains energy by feeding on other organisms, including plants and animals.

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What is the difference between herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores?

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Herbivores eat only plants, carnivores eat only animals, and omnivores eat both plants and animals.

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What is energy flow in an ecosystem?

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Energy flow refers to the transfer of energy from one organism to another through food chains and food webs.

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil and supporting new plant growth.

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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.