Ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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

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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, such as food, water, shelter, and air.

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How can humans help ecosystems?

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Humans can help ecosystems by recycling, conserving water, and protecting habitats.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of different kinds of organisms living in an ecosystem.

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What happens when sunlight is removed from an ecosystem?

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When sunlight is removed, plants like algae that need sunlight to grow will die first.

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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 the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, make their own food using sunlight and provide energy for other organisms.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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

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What is a decomposer?

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

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What is balance in an ecosystem?

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Balance in an ecosystem means that all organisms and their environment work together in harmony.