Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers

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What is a producer?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. Examples include plants and algae.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot make its own food and must eat other organisms for energy. Examples include animals and humans.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil. Examples include fungi and bacteria.

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What do herbivores eat?

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Herbivores are consumers that eat only plants.

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What do carnivores eat?

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Carnivores are consumers that eat only other animals.

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What do omnivores eat?

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Omnivores are consumers that eat both plants and animals.

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How do decomposers benefit the ecosystem?

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Decomposers help recycle nutrients back into the soil, which supports plant growth.

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Can you name a common herbivore?

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A common herbivore is a cow.

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Can you name a common carnivore?

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A common carnivore is a lion.

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Can you name a common omnivore?

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A common omnivore is a bear.