Producers, Consumers, Decomposers

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What is a producer?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot make its own food and relies on eating other organisms for energy.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.

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Give an example of a producer.

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Plants, such as trees and flowers, are examples of producers.

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Give an example of a consumer.

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Animals, such as lions, rabbits, and humans, are examples of consumers.

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Give an example of a decomposer.

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Fungi and bacteria are examples of decomposers.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers form the base of the food chain by converting sunlight into energy, which supports all other organisms.

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What happens to consumers if producers are removed from an ecosystem?

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If producers are removed, consumers will have no food source and may die off.

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What is the relationship between producers and consumers?

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Producers provide energy for consumers, as consumers eat producers to obtain energy.

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What is the primary source of energy for producers?

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The primary source of energy for producers is sunlight.