Unit 2 Vocabulary Flashcard #2

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What is a herbivore?

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An animal that primarily eats plants.

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What do omnivores eat?

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Omnivores eat both plants and animals.

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What is a carnivore?

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An animal that primarily eats other animals.

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What is a food web?

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A system of interrelated food chains in an ecosystem.

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What is a niche?

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The role or function of an organism in its environment.

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What is competition in ecology?

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When organisms vie for the same resources in an ecosystem.

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What is a producer?

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An organism that can make its own food, usually through photosynthesis.

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Give an example of a herbivore.

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A rabbit is an example of a herbivore.

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Give an example of a carnivore.

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A lion is an example of a carnivore.

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What is the difference between a niche and a habitat?

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A niche is the role of an organism, while a habitat is the environment where it lives.