Ecosystems-Generation Genius

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of interacting organisms and their environment.

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What do organisms need to survive in an ecosystem?

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Organisms need their specific needs to be met in order to survive.

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Why are rainforests important for the environment?

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Rainforests are important because they produce a lot of oxygen.

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What role do plants play in an ecosystem?

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Plants produce oxygen and provide homes for animals.

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How can humans help protect ecosystems?

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Humans can help protect ecosystems by recycling.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of different species in an ecosystem.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms, like plants, that make their own food through photosynthesis.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy.

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