Matter Cycles & Ecosystems

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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How do plants get carbon dioxide?

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Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air.

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What do animals get from the air?

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Animals get oxygen from the air.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

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What is composting?

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Composting is the process of breaking down organic waste into nutrient-rich soil.

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What role do earthworms play in composting?

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Earthworms help speed up the composting process by breaking down organic material.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants and animals.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the nonliving components of an ecosystem, such as water, air, and soil.