Ecosystem Check-In

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How do foxes get energy?

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Foxes get energy from eating rabbits.

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What are abiotic parts of the environment?

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Abiotic parts of the environment include temperature, light, air, water, and soil.

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Which organism do the owl and the weasel compete for in the food web?

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The owl and the weasel compete for the shrew in the food web.

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What is an organism that can make its own food called?

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An organism that can make its own food is called a Producer.

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Which two organisms are competing for food with each other?

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The shrew and the mouse are competing for food with each other.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms for energy.

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What is a producer?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, usually through photosynthesis.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead material and recycles nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is competition in an ecosystem?

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Competition in an ecosystem occurs when two or more organisms vie for the same resources, such as food or habitat.