Ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with their physical environment (air, water, soil).

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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 and algae.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for food. They cannot make their own food.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and waste, returning nutrients to the soil and helping to recycle matter.

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What happens if a primary producer is removed from a food chain?

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If a primary producer is removed, the consumers that rely on it for food will decrease in population.

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What is the difference between herbivores and carnivores?

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Herbivores eat plants (producers), while carnivores eat other animals (consumers).

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in an ecosystem, including different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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How do humans impact ecosystems?

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Humans can negatively impact ecosystems through pollution, habitat destruction, and overconsumption of resources.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives, providing food, shelter, and mates for reproduction.