Ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is all the living and nonliving things that exist and interact in one place.

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What factors can cause extinction?

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Destruction of animals' habitat, climate change, pollution, and increased human population can all cause extinction.

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What role do plants play in an ecosystem?

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Plants are producers; they create energy through photosynthesis.

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How can invasive plants affect their habitat?

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Invasive plants can grow so large that they block sunlight from other plants.

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What does it mean for organisms in an ecosystem to work together?

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It means that organisms interact and depend on each other for survival, forming a balanced community.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms, like plants, that make their own food using sunlight.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other living things for energy.

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What is the impact of pollution on ecosystems?

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Pollution can harm living organisms and disrupt the balance of ecosystems.

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How does climate change affect ecosystems?

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Climate change can alter habitats, affect food sources, and lead to extinction of species.

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What is habitat destruction?

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Habitat destruction is the process of destroying the natural environment where organisms live.

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