Flashcard 7-A

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What is a producer?

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An organism that gets its energy directly from the sun and changes it into a form that other organisms can use.

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What is a scavenger?

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An organism that keeps the ecosystem clean by eating what has already died.

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What is a decomposer?

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An organism that breaks down dead things and wastes.

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What is a consumer?

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An organism that depends on producers for food.

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What is the original source of energy for all living things?

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The sun.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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They convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis, providing food for consumers.

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What is the difference between a consumer and a producer?

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Producers create their own food using sunlight, while consumers rely on producers for their energy.

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Give an example of a decomposer.

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Fungi and bacteria are common examples of decomposers.

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What is the function of a scavenger in an ecosystem?

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Scavengers help recycle nutrients by consuming dead organisms.

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How do consumers obtain energy?

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Consumers obtain energy by eating plants (producers) or other animals.