Ecology

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What is a carnivore?

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An animal that gets energy by eating other animals.

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What is a herbivore?

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An organism that gets energy from eating only plants.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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An organism that produces its own food, typically through photosynthesis, and forms the base of the food chain.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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An organism that obtains energy by consuming other organisms.

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What is a decomposer?

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An organism that breaks down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is an energy pyramid?

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A graphical representation showing the flow of energy at each trophic level in an ecosystem.

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What is the difference between herbivores and carnivores?

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Herbivores eat only plants, while carnivores eat only other animals.

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What role do scavengers play in an ecosystem?

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Scavengers consume dead animals and help in the decomposition process.