Life Science EOG Review 2

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What is a third level consumer?

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A third level consumer is an organism that eats second level consumers (carnivores) and gets its energy from them.

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How do third level consumers get their energy from the sun?

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They eat animals that have eaten plants.

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What is a unicellular organism?

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A unicellular organism is an organism that consists of only one cell, often referred to as a microorganism.

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What is the function of the skeletal system?

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The skeletal system provides structure, protects organs, stores minerals, and manufactures blood cells.

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Which biome has the most variety of plants and animals?

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The rainforest has the most variety of plants and animals.

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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

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The primary function of the respiratory system is to facilitate breathing and gas exchange, providing oxygen to the body and removing carbon dioxide.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms, like plants, that create their own food using sunlight through photosynthesis.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is the role of decomposers?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and waste, returning nutrients to the soil.