Energy in Ecosystems Test

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What is the Geosphere?

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The Geosphere includes the continents, the ocean floor, all the rocks, sand, clay, and soil on the Earth's mantle.

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What are organisms at the beginning of a food chain called?

Back

Producers.

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What do you call an animal that eats both plants and meat?

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Omnivore.

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Do all of Earth's systems interact with each other?

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Yes, all of Earth's systems interact with each other.

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What are organisms that are eaten by other animals called?

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Prey.

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What is the Biosphere?

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The Biosphere is the part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is a Carnivore?

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A Carnivore is an animal that primarily eats meat.

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What is a Herbivore?

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A Herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.

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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 is the Hydrosphere?

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The Hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.