Producers, Consumers, Decomposer

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What is a producer?

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A producer is a living thing that makes its own food from sunlight, air, and soil.

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Give an example of a producer.

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Carrot and lettuce are examples of producers.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is a living thing that eats other living things for food.

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Give an example of a consumer.

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Humans and animals are examples of consumers.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is a living thing that breaks down dead plants and animals.

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Give an example of a decomposer.

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Bacteria and fungi are examples of decomposers.

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True or False: Fungi and bacteria are the most common decomposers.

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True

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True or False: A producer cannot make its own food.

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False

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers create energy for the ecosystem by making their own food.

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What role do consumers play in an ecosystem?

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Consumers obtain energy by eating producers or other consumers.