GB2425S1 Unit 3 Test (Period 6)

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants (producers) and other animals (consumers).

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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 through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, such as plants and algae.

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What is the role of the sun in food webs?

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The sun is the primary source of energy for all food webs, providing the energy needed for plants to produce food.

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Define abiotic factors in an ecosystem.

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Abiotic factors are non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, temperature, water, and soil.

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species that live in a specific area and interact with each other.

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What is the difference between herbivores and omnivores?

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Herbivores are animals that only eat plants, while omnivores eat both plants and animals.

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What are examples of abiotic factors?

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Examples of abiotic factors include sunlight, temperature, rainfall, and soil composition.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem, showing how different organisms are related.

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What is the significance of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are essential because they convert solar energy into chemical energy, forming the base of the food chain.