Matter and Energy in Ecosystems

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Does a food chain start with the sun?

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Yes, a food chain starts with the sun as it provides the energy for plants to grow.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms for energy.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is all of the living and nonliving components that interact in an environment.

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True or False: A food web shows how energy flows through an ecosystem.

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True, a food web illustrates the flow of energy among various organisms.

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What are invasive species?

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Invasive species are organisms that are not native to an ecosystem and cause harm to native organisms.

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What is a producer?

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A producer is an organism that makes its own energy and food, usually through photosynthesis.

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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 web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

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The primary source of energy for most ecosystems is the sun.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives and grows.