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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living things (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with each other and their nonliving environment (like air, water, and soil).

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What does 'arid' mean?

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Arid means very dry, with little rainfall. Deserts are arid ecosystems.

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What is a population in ecology?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is made up of different populations of various species living together in an area.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives, including all the living and nonliving factors.

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What are nonliving things in an ecosystem?

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Nonliving things in an ecosystem include rocks, air, light, and soil.

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Why can't scorpions live in the Arctic?

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Scorpions can't live in the Arctic because their bodies are not adapted to the cold temperatures.

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What is the role of plants in an ecosystem?

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Plants produce oxygen and food through photosynthesis and provide habitat and food for animals.

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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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What is a predator?

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