Science 6 ILEARN Practice #2

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What is a feedback mechanism in an ecosystem?

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A feedback mechanism is something introduced to an ecosystem that can either positively or negatively affect it, helping to restore the ecosystem to homeostasis.

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What is positive phototropism in plants?

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Positive phototropism is when a plant grows toward light.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that use other organisms, like producers, for food to gain energy.

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Why do plants conduct photosynthesis?

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Plants conduct photosynthesis to make glucose.

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What do plants make through photosynthesis?

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Plants make sugar (glucose) through photosynthesis.

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What is homeostasis in an ecosystem?

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Homeostasis is the state where an ecosystem has all its needs met, maintaining balance.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is the primary product of photosynthesis?

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The primary product of photosynthesis is glucose.

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What do plants need to perform photosynthesis?

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Plants need sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to perform photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between producers and consumers?

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Producers create their own food through photosynthesis, while consumers obtain energy by eating other organisms.