8.L.3 Ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with their physical environment (soil, water, and climate).

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and form the base of the food web.

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What is the difference between herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores?

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Herbivores eat plants, carnivores eat other animals, and omnivores eat both plants and animals.

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What is predation?

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Predation is a biological interaction where one organism (the predator) hunts and eats another organism (the prey).

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where a species lives, finds food, and reproduces.

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What is competition in an ecosystem?

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Competition occurs when two or more organisms vie for the same resources, such as food, water, or space.

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What is coexistence in an ecosystem?

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Coexistence refers to different species living together in the same habitat without directly competing for resources.

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil, which supports plant growth.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is the impact of a drought on herbivores?

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A drought can lead to a decrease in plant life, resulting in a decline in herbivore populations due to lack of food.