Ecosystems: Consumers, Producers, Decomposers

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What is the process producers use to convert the sun's energy into their own energy?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which producers, like plants, use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What do we call organisms that eat only plants?

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Herbivores are animals that primarily consume plants for their energy.

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What do we call organisms that eat only animals?

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Carnivores are animals that primarily consume other animals for their energy.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil and helping to recycle matter in the ecosystem.

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What does the term 'biotic' refer to in an ecosystem?

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Biotic refers to living things, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms, that interact within an ecosystem.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms, like plants and algae, that create their own food through photosynthesis and serve as a food source for consumers.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that cannot produce their own food and rely on eating other organisms (plants or animals) for energy.

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What is the difference between herbivores and omnivores?

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Herbivores eat only plants, while omnivores eat both plants and animals.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis in an ecosystem?

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Photosynthesis is crucial as it provides the primary energy source for all living organisms in an ecosystem by converting solar energy into chemical energy.

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What are some examples of decomposers?

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Examples of decomposers include fungi, bacteria, and earthworms, which help break down organic matter.