Producers, Consumers, Decomposer

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is a living thing that gets energy by breaking down dead plants and animals.

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What role do green plants play in the ecosystem?

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Green plants are producers who make food in their leaves.

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What is the role of the Sun in the ecosystem?

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The Sun is not a producer, consumer, or decomposer; it provides energy for producers.

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What are the most common types of decomposers?

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Fungi and bacteria are the most common decomposers.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is a living thing that cannot make its own food.

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Can you give an example of a producer?

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An example of a producer is a green plant, such as a tree or a flower.

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What do decomposers do in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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Why are producers important in an ecosystem?

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Producers are important because they create food and energy for consumers.

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What is the difference between a producer and a consumer?

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A producer makes its own food, while a consumer relies on other organisms for food.

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What happens to energy in a food chain?

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Energy flows from producers to consumers and then to decomposers.