Science Olympiad

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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 and seaweed.

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What role do decomposers play in the ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and waste, adding nutrients back into the soil.

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What is a population in biology?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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How do plants help improve air quality?

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Plants add oxygen to the air through the process of photosynthesis.

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What is the main component of the ocean floor?

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The ocean floor is primarily made of rock and soil.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that cannot make their own food and must eat other organisms for energy.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain shows a single pathway of energy flow, while a food web shows multiple interconnected food chains.

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What is an example of a decomposer?

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Fungi and bacteria are common examples of decomposers.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of different species in a particular ecosystem.

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