Habitat & Niche

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What is a niche?

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An organism's role, or job, within its ecosystem.

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What is a habitat?

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The place where an organism lives.

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What does an organism's habitat provide?

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Food, water, shelter, and space.

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What is an example of a habitat for crocodiles?

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Freshwater rivers.

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What is an example of a niche for a squirrel?

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Staying busy storing nuts and seeds for winter.

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What is the difference between habitat and niche?

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Habitat is where an organism lives; niche is how it interacts with its environment.

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What type of habitat do birds live in?

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Deciduous forests.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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They help break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients.

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How do plants contribute to their habitat?

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They provide food and oxygen for other organisms.

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What is an example of a niche for a bee?

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Pollinating flowers and producing honey.