Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers

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What is a Producer?

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An organism that makes its own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide, typically through photosynthesis. Example: Plants.

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What is a Consumer?

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An organism that cannot make its own food and must eat other organisms (plants or animals) for energy. Example: Squirrels.

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What is a Decomposer?

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An organism that breaks down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil. Example: Fungi.

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What role do Producers play in an ecosystem?

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They provide energy for consumers by converting sunlight into food.

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What role do Consumers play in an ecosystem?

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They obtain energy by eating producers or other consumers.

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What role do Decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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They recycle nutrients back into the soil, making them available for producers.

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Can you name a type of Producer?

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Plants, such as trees, flowers, and grasses.

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Can you name a type of Consumer?

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Animals, such as squirrels, rabbits, and humans.

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Can you name a type of Decomposer?

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Fungi, bacteria, and earthworms.

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What do Consumers eat?

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Consumers eat plants (producers) and other animals (other consumers) for energy.