Changes in Ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is all the living and non-living parts of an environment that interact with each other.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is a place that provides an organism with everything it needs to live, such as food, water, and shelter.

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What are non-native species?

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Non-native species are organisms that are introduced to an ecosystem where they do not naturally occur.

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Why can non-native species grow rapidly in an ecosystem?

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Non-native species can grow rapidly because predators in the ecosystem are not used to hunting them.

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What is the difference between living and non-living parts of an ecosystem?

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Living parts include plants, animals, and microorganisms, while non-living parts include water, soil, air, and sunlight.

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What is competition in an ecosystem?

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Competition occurs when organisms vie for the same resources, such as food, water, and space.

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Can a crater on the Moon be considered an ecosystem?

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No, a crater on the Moon is not an ecosystem because it lacks living organisms.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create their own food through photosynthesis 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, including herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.