Emerald 4.12A Producers

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, usually through photosynthesis, such as plants.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water.

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What role do producers play in the food chain?

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Producers are the first level in the food chain and provide energy for consumers.

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Can you name three examples of producers?

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1. Grass 2. Trees 3. Algae

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon is exchanged between the atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms.

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How do plants contribute to the carbon cycle?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide from the air during photosynthesis and release oxygen.

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What is the importance of oxygen in the carbon cycle?

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Oxygen is produced by plants during photosynthesis and is essential for the survival of most living organisms.

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What happens to carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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Carbon dioxide is absorbed by plants during photosynthesis and is also released back into the atmosphere by respiration and decomposition.

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What is respiration in living organisms?

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Respiration is the process by which living organisms convert food into energy, releasing carbon dioxide as a byproduct.

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What is decomposition?

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Decomposition is the process by which dead organic matter is broken down by decomposers, returning nutrients to the soil.