Ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of interacting organisms and their environment.

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What do plants produce that is essential for life?

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Plants produce oxygen, which is essential for life.

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Why are rainforests important for the Earth?

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Rainforests are important because they make lots of oxygen.

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What happens to algae when sunlight is removed from an ecosystem?

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Algae dies first when sunlight is removed.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms, like plants, that make their own food and provide energy for others.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of different kinds of organisms in an ecosystem.

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What role do bacteria play in an ecosystem?

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Bacteria help decompose dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the soil.

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What is the relationship between plants and animals in an ecosystem?

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Plants provide oxygen and food for animals, while animals help pollinate plants.