5.9A Ecosystem Interactions

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What are the nonliving components that a plant uses to produce food and oxygen?

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Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.

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What type of ecosystem is characterized by warm temperatures, a dry winter, and a rainy summer?

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African savanna.

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What is a terrarium?

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An enclosed environment with a layer of dirt at the bottom in which plants and small animals can live.

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What is the primary role of sunlight in an ecosystem?

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It provides energy for plants to produce food through photosynthesis.

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What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Nonliving components such as sunlight, water, soil, and air.

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How do animals depend on plants in an ecosystem?

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Animals rely on plants for food, shelter, and oxygen.

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What is the definition of an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their nonliving environment.

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What is the significance of water in an ecosystem?

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Water is essential for all living organisms and helps in various biological processes.

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What is a food chain?

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A sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.