Ecosystem

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What is a decomposer?

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An organism that breaks down and feeds on the remains of other organisms.

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What is a predator?

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An animal that hunts and eats other animals for energy.

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What is a consumer?

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An organism that cannot make its own food and must eat something for energy.

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What is a producer?

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An organism that can make its own food, usually through photosynthesis.

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Give an example of a consumer.

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Horse.

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Give an example of a decomposer.

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Mushroom.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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They provide energy for consumers by making their own food.

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What is the relationship between predators and prey?

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Predators hunt and eat prey for energy.

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Why are decomposers important in an ecosystem?

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They recycle nutrients back into the soil by breaking down dead organisms.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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Herbivores eat plants, while carnivores eat other animals.