Ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living things (plants, animals, and microorganisms) and their environment (air, water, soil) interacting together.

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What type of ecosystem is a desert?

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A desert is a dry ecosystem with very little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and plants like cacti.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that eats only plants.

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What type of ecosystem is an ocean?

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An ocean is a large body of saltwater that is home to many different plants and animals.

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What is a wetland?

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A wetland is an area where water covers the soil for part of the year, supporting plants like reeds and animals like frogs.

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What is a grassland?

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A grassland is an ecosystem where grasses are the main plants, and it often has few trees.

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What is a tundra?

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A tundra is a cold, treeless ecosystem found in polar regions, with short growing seasons.

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What is a living organism?

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A living organism is any form of life, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What do we call animals that eat both plants and meat?

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These animals are called omnivores.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is the variety of different species of plants and animals in an ecosystem.