3rd Grade Flashcard - Ecosystems

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What is an herbivore?

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An herbivore is an animal that only eats plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that eats other animals.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain shows how energy and nutrients flow from one living thing to another.

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What does it mean to decompose?

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To decompose means to break down dead plants and animals into simpler substances.

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What is a population in ecology?

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A population is a group of the same type of living things that live in the same area.

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Can you name a herbivore?

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A rabbit is an example of a herbivore.

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Can you name a carnivore?

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A lion is an example of a carnivore.

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What do plants provide in an ecosystem?

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Plants provide food and oxygen for other living things.

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What is a source of energy for mice?

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Mice get energy from eating insects.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals.