Unit 1 Living Things and Ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is all the living and nonliving things that interact in a specific area.

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What do plants need for photosynthesis?

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Plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis from sunlight.

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What type of organism only eats plants?

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Herbivore.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and sugar (glucose).

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What is the role of a decomposer in an ecosystem?

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A decomposer breaks down dead organisms and waste, returning important nutrients to the environment.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an organism that primarily eats other animals.

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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 photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugar and oxygen.

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What is the importance of sunlight in an ecosystem?

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Sunlight provides the energy necessary for photosynthesis, which is the foundation of food chains.

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