Generation Genius - Ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living (plants, animals) and nonliving (water, soil) things that interact with each other.

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What are the two main types of things in an ecosystem?

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Living and nonliving things.

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What might an organism do if there is a change to its ecosystem?

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An organism might move, die, or survive.

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What happens when trees are cut down in an ecosystem?

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Cutting down trees can affect most of the plants and animals in the ecosystem.

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What makes a healthy ecosystem?

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A healthy ecosystem has balanced predator-prey relationships.

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Can ecosystems be large or small?

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Yes, ecosystems can be large or small.

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What are living things in an ecosystem called?

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Biotic factors.

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What are nonliving things in an ecosystem called?

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Abiotic factors.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the soil.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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