CarryC1 Exam

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What is a characteristic of freshwater ecosystems?

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Flowing water.

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An organism that gets energy from breaking down dead organisms, non-living material, or waste is a ________________.

Back

Decomposer.

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What is the term for large land ecosystems classified by climate and geography?

Back

Biomes.

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How would scientists model a food chain to show the flow of energy in a desert ecosystem? (flow left to right)

Back

Sun -- cacti -- insects -- lizards -- foxes.

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The place in an ecosystem where an organism lives is called a ________________.

Back

Habitat.

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What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

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The Sun.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

Back

They convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain shows a linear sequence of energy flow, while a food web shows interconnected food chains.

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What is an example of a decomposer?

Back

Fungi and bacteria.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity increases resilience and stability of ecosystems.