Ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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All the living and non-living things that interact in an area.

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Is a hurricane a natural event that causes a change in the environment?

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Yes

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Is people cutting down trees a natural event that causes a change in the environment?

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No

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Which of these is NOT an example of an ecosystem? A city, Rainforest, Desert, Deep ocean

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A city

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An animal that hunts other animals for food is called a _____________.

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Predator

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What do we call the plants and animals that are hunted for food?

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Prey

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What are the non-living parts of an ecosystem?

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Soil, water, air, and sunlight.

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What is a natural event?

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An occurrence in nature that can change the environment.

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Give an example of a natural event that can change an ecosystem.

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A hurricane or a flood.

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What is the role of a predator in an ecosystem?

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To help control the population of prey.