Food Chains and Biomes and Things

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What is a decomposer?

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An organism that breaks down dead organic matter into simpler parts, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is a carnivore?

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An animal that primarily eats other animals.

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How do long stems help water lilies in ponds?

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They enable the pads and flower to reach sunlight.

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What do many plants in the tropical rainforest need to tolerate?

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Shade and indirect sunlight.

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Which land biome is located near the Earth's Equator?

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Tropical Rain Forest.

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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 in an ecosystem.

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What is an herbivore?

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An animal that primarily eats plants.

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What role do scavengers play in an ecosystem?

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They consume dead animals and help recycle nutrients back into the environment.

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What is a biome?

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A large area characterized by specific climate conditions, plants, and animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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An animal that eats both plants and animals.