Ecosystems

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down and feeds on the remains of other organisms, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What can lead to extinction?

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Increased human population can lead to extinction by putting pressure on resources and habitats.

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What is a producer?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, usually through photosynthesis, like plants.

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Can pollution lead to extinction?

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Yes, pollution can lead to extinction by harming habitats and the organisms that live in them.

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What is prey?

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Prey are small consumers that are hunted and eaten by larger consumers.

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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.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What role do plants play in an ecosystem?

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Plants are producers that provide food and oxygen for other organisms.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an organism that hunts and eats other organisms for food.

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How do decomposers benefit the ecosystem?

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Decomposers benefit the ecosystem by breaking down dead matter and returning nutrients to the soil.