Matter in the Ecosystem Unit 2 Inspire Science

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead plants and animals into useful substances, recycling nutrients back into the soil.

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What do we call organisms that make their own food using energy from the Sun?

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Producers.

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What is a predator?

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

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What is the term for the evaporation of water from a plant's leaves?

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Transpiration.

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What is a niche in an ecosystem?

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A niche is the role or job of an organism within its environment.

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What are consumers?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy.

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Give an example of a herbivore.

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A rabbit is an example of a herbivore, as it eats plants.

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What is the difference between a predator and prey?

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A predator hunts and eats other animals, while prey is the animal that is hunted.

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What is the importance of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are essential because they create food for themselves and for consumers through photosynthesis.

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How do decomposers contribute to soil health?

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Decomposers enrich the soil by breaking down organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.