Ecosystem Week 1: Introduction to Ecosystems

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What is an organism?

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An organism is any living thing, such as animals, plants, fungi, or bacteria.

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What are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms, like fungi and bacteria, that break down dead plants and animals into simpler substances, helping recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What does biotic mean?

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Biotic refers to the living parts of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and bacteria.

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What are consumers?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other living things for food.

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What does abiotic mean?

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Abiotic refers to the non-living parts of an ecosystem, such as water, air, sunlight, and soil.

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Give an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem.

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Examples of biotic factors include plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem.

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Examples of abiotic factors include sunlight, temperature, water, and soil.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that make their own food, usually through photosynthesis, and provide energy for consumers.

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What is the relationship between consumers and producers?

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Consumers rely on producers for food, as producers create the energy that consumers need to survive.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with each other and their non-living environment.