Ecosystems

Ecosystems

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Science

4th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an ecosystem?

Back

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with their physical environment (air, water, soil) in a specific area.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are producers in an ecosystem?

Back

Producers are organisms, like plants, that make their own food using sunlight through a process called photosynthesis.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are consumers in an ecosystem?

Back

Consumers are organisms that cannot make their own food and rely on eating other organisms (plants or animals) for energy.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are decomposers?

Back

Decomposers are organisms, like fungi and bacteria, that break down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do loggers affect forest ecosystems?

Back

Loggers can harm forest ecosystems by removing trees, which reduces shelter and food for animals, and disrupts the balance of the ecosystem.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when a new species is introduced to an ecosystem?

Back

Introducing a new species can disrupt the balance of the ecosystem, potentially harming native species and altering food chains.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of sunlight in an ecosystem?

Back

Sunlight is essential for photosynthesis, allowing producers to create food, which supports the entire food web.

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