Life Science Review

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What do worms need to survive in a worm farm?

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Worms require oxygen to survive.

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What do plants in tropical climates need to make their own food?

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Plants need water to make their own food.

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Which organism can obtain energy without depending on another organism?

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An oak tree can obtain energy without depending on another organism.

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How do beetles and mushrooms benefit plants?

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They return nutrients to the soil.

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What role does the prickly pear cactus play in a desert food web?

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It provides energy to consumers.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that makes its own food, usually through photosynthesis.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms for energy.

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What is decomposition?

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Decomposition is the process of breaking down dead organisms and returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the role of bacteria in the ecosystem?

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Bacteria help decompose organic matter and recycle nutrients.