Earthly Ecosystems Unit Review

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What is a desert?

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A desert is a hot, dry area that has very little water and special plants and animals that can survive in such conditions.

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What is the main source of energy for all living things?

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The Sun is the main source of energy in a food chain.

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What happens to animal populations if a predator is removed?

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If a predator, like bears, is removed, the population of the animals they eat will increase.

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What does 'aquatic' mean?

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Aquatic refers to environments that are related to water, including freshwater and saltwater habitats like ponds, rivers, and oceans.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is a food chain?

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

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What are producers?

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Producers are plants that make their own food using sunlight, and they are the first link in a food chain.

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What is a habitat?

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

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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.

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What is the role of herbivores in a food chain?

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Herbivores are animals that eat plants and are the second link in a food chain.