What is the process of decay in an ecosystem?
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Decay is the process by which dead organic matter is broken down by decomposers, returning nutrients to the soil and making them available for plants.
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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?
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Decomposers, such as bacteria and fungi, break down dead organisms and waste, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
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What is a food chain?
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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.
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What is a food web?
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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem, showing how different organisms are related through feeding relationships.
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What is the water cycle?
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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.
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What is the main source of energy for the Earth?
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The Sun is the main source of energy for the Earth, driving processes like photosynthesis and the water cycle.
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What is a sundial and how does it work?
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A sundial is a device that tells time by using the position of the Sun's shadow cast by a gnomon (a rod) on a marked surface.
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