Producers, Consumers, Decomposer

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What is a producer?

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A producer is a living thing that makes its own food, usually through photosynthesis. Examples include plants like trees and flowers.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is a living thing that cannot make its own food and must eat other organisms for energy. Examples include animals like humans, lions, and rabbits.

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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. Examples include fungi, bacteria, and earthworms.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers create energy for themselves and other organisms by converting sunlight into food through photosynthesis.

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What role do consumers play in an ecosystem?

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Consumers obtain energy by eating producers or other consumers, playing a vital role in the food chain.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers recycle nutrients back into the soil by breaking down dead organic matter, which helps plants grow.

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Give an example of a producer.

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An apple tree is a producer because it makes its own food through photosynthesis.

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Give an example of a consumer.

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A rabbit is a consumer because it eats plants for energy.

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Give an example of a decomposer.

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A mushroom is a decomposer because it breaks down dead organic material.

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True or False: A decomposer gets energy by breaking down dead plants and animals.

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True.