Ecosystem Flashcard

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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 using sunlight, such as plants and phytoplankton.

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What do all living things need to survive?

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All living things need food, shelter, space, and water to survive.

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Can an organism's food supply change?

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Yes, an organism's food supply can change based on availability and environmental conditions.

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What is a top predator?

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A top predator is an organism that is not eaten by any other organism, such as an orca.

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Where is the greatest amount of energy found in an ecosystem?

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The greatest amount of energy in an ecosystem is found in the producers.

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What role do consumers play in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy, such as animals that eat plants or other animals.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships between organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that eats plants, while a carnivore is an animal that eats other animals.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with each other and their environment.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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