Life Science 5th Grade Review

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What is mutualism in ecology?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction. An example is the cleaner fish and the shark.

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What role do bees play in the ecosystem?

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Bees pollinate flowers, which helps plants reproduce. This is an example of how living organisms depend on each other to survive.

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What is the process of metamorphosis?

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Metamorphosis is a biological process where an organism undergoes a significant change in form during its life cycle, such as a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem, starting from producers to various levels of consumers.

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What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

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The primary source of energy for most ecosystems is the sun, which plants use to produce food through photosynthesis.

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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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, such as plants.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot produce its own food and must eat other organisms, such as animals.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the soil, such as fungi and bacteria.

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What is the importance of biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is important because it helps ecosystems function effectively, provides resources for food, medicine, and contributes to ecological balance.