4th Grade Quarter 1 CFA

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What is an environment?

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An environment is the surrounding area where living organisms interact with each other and with non-living things.

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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, usually through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that primarily eats other animals.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead material and waste, returning nutrients to the soil.

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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.

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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.

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What is the role of energy transfer in ecosystems?

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Energy transfer is essential for the survival of organisms, as it allows them to grow, reproduce, and carry out life processes.

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How can pollution affect an ecosystem?

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Pollution can harm organisms, reduce biodiversity, and disrupt the balance of ecosystems.

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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