Generation Genius - Ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is made up of living and nonliving things.

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Why is the rainforest important?

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The rainforest makes 40% of our oxygen.

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What makes a healthy ecosystem?

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A healthy ecosystem has balanced predator-prey relationships.

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What size can an ecosystem be?

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Ecosystems can be large or small.

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What happens when trees are cut down?

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Cutting down trees will affect most of the plants and animals in the ecosystem.

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What are living things in an ecosystem?

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Living things include plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What are nonliving things in an ecosystem?

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Nonliving things include water, soil, air, and sunlight.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the soil.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals.