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 role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and waste, returning important nutrients to the environment.

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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 glucose and oxygen.

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What are producers?

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Producers are organisms that make their own food, usually through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What are consumers?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy. They can be herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal 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 the importance of nutrients in an ecosystem?

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Nutrients are essential for the growth and survival of living organisms and are recycled through decomposers.

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

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