Living Systems 5th Grade

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the sphere that contains all the water on Earth, including rivers, lakes, streams, oceans, and seas.

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What is a system?

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A system is a collection of parts that work together to produce or perform a function.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is a blanket of gases that surrounds the Earth, including oxygen and carbon dioxide.

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What are consumers?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms.

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What are producers?

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Producers are organisms that can make their own food, such as plants.

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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 are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an organism that eats both plants and animals.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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What role do plants play in the ecosystem?

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Plants are producers that convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.