6th Gr EOS Unit 3 Ecosystems

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What are autotrophs?

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food, typically through photosynthesis. Examples include plants and some algae.

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What is another name for heterotrophs?

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Heterotrophs are also known as consumers, as they cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms.

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What is a community in an ecosystem?

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A community is a group of different populations living together in the same place at the same time.

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What is carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a particular species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What type of energy does sunlight provide?

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Sunlight provides radiant energy, which is essential for photosynthesis in plants.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that create their own food, primarily plants, which serve as the base of the food chain.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that cannot produce their own food and rely on eating other organisms for energy.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area, while a community includes multiple populations of different species.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and helping to recycle matter in the ecosystem.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.