5.12A - Ecosystem Interactions

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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 each other and their nonliving environment (air, water, soil).

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What are living parts of an ecosystem called?

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Living parts of an ecosystem are called biotic factors, which include all the organisms such as plants, animals, and bacteria.

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What are nonliving parts of an ecosystem called?

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Nonliving parts of an ecosystem are called abiotic factors, which include elements like sunlight, water, air, soil, and temperature.

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How do rabbits interact with their habitat?

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Rabbits interact with their habitat by breathing air, finding food, and using shelter to protect themselves from predators.

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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, starting from producers to consumers.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for consumers in the ecosystem.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot produce its own food and must eat other organisms (plants or animals) for energy.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism, like fungi or bacteria, that breaks down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the importance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity is important because it helps ecosystems function effectively, providing resilience against changes and supporting a variety of life forms.

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How do plants interact with nonliving elements in their environment?

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Plants interact with nonliving elements by absorbing water and nutrients from the soil and using sunlight for photosynthesis.