Ecosystems 5th Grade

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with their physical environment (air, water, soil).

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What is a producer?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, usually through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot make its own food and must eat other organisms (plants or animals) to obtain energy.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is a type of consumer that eats only plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is a type of consumer that eats only other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is a type of consumer that eats both plants and animals.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What does abiotic mean?

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Abiotic refers to non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, and minerals.

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What does biotic mean?

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Biotic refers to living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is the role of sunlight in an ecosystem?

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Sunlight is the primary energy source for producers, enabling photosynthesis.