Perish or Thrive

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What does it mean for an organism to thrive?

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It means the organism's numbers increase and it is healthy in its environment.

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What does it mean for an organism to perish?

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It means the organism's numbers decrease and it may die out in its environment.

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How can the thriving of one species affect others in an ecosystem?

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If one species thrives, it can lead to the decline or perishing of other species that compete for the same resources.

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What happens to the food chain if a key organism perishes?

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The food chain can become unbalanced, leading to a decrease in numbers of other organisms.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their environment interacting as a system.

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What can cause an organism to thrive?

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Factors like abundant food, suitable habitat, and lack of predators can help an organism thrive.

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What can cause an organism to perish?

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Factors like lack of food, habitat destruction, and presence of predators can cause an organism to perish.

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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 happens during a flood in an ecosystem?

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A flood can lead to the perishing of many organisms due to habitat destruction and loss of food sources.

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What happens during a drought in an ecosystem?

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A drought can lead to the perishing of plants and animals that depend on water.