Ecology

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with their physical environment (soil, water, and climate).

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms, primarily plants, that create their own food through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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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. They are classified into herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.

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Define herbivores.

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Herbivores are animals that primarily eat plants.

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Define carnivores.

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Carnivores are animals that primarily eat other animals.

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Define omnivores.

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Omnivores are animals that eat both plants and animals.

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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, illustrating how different organisms are related through feeding relationships.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and making them available for producers.

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon is exchanged between the atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms.