Ecosystems: Consumers, Producers, Decomposers

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Which of the following is a producer?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis. Example: Maple tree.

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What are organisms that eat only animals called?

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Carnivores are organisms that eat only animals.

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What is the process producers use to convert the sun's energy into their own energy?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which producers convert sunlight into energy.

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What does the term 'abiotic' refer to?

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Abiotic refers to non-living things in an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, and minerals.

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What type of consumer are humans classified as?

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Humans are classified as omnivores because they eat both plants and animals.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers create energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What are herbivores?

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Herbivores are organisms that eat only plants.

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Give an example of a carnivore.

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An example of a carnivore is a lion.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living things in an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are non-living things.