Ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of interacting organisms and their environment.

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What are the living parts of an ecosystem called?

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The living parts of an ecosystem are called organisms.

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What are non-living parts of an ecosystem?

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Non-living parts of an ecosystem include water, air, soil, and sunlight.

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Why are plants important in an ecosystem?

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Plants produce oxygen and provide homes for animals.

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What does a healthy ecosystem need?

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A healthy ecosystem needs balance among its living and non-living parts.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is the variety of different kinds of organisms in an ecosystem.

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What role do animals play in an ecosystem?

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Animals interact with plants and other organisms, helping to maintain balance.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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