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What is an organism?

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An organism is a living thing that can grow, reproduce, and respond to its environment.

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What are the main types of ecosystems?

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The main types of ecosystems include forests, deserts, grasslands, freshwater, and marine.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to make their own food from carbon dioxide and water.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives, including all living and non-living factors.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms in a particular area.

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals.

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What is a prey?

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Prey are animals that are hunted and eaten by predators.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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