Living Systems Investigation 1

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals.

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True or false: Omnivores eat only plants.

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False

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What is the primary source of energy in an ecosystem?

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Sunlight is the primary source of energy in an ecosystem.

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What do decomposers do?

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Decomposers break down dead plant and animal material.

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What is strictly matter in an ecosystem?

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Water and air are strictly matter in an ecosystem.

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What is a second-level consumer?

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A second-level consumer is an organism that eats primary consumers; for example, a coyote.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that make their own food, usually through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What role do consumers play in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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A herbivore eats only plants, while a carnivore eats only animals.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.