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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis. Examples include plants like the maple tree.

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Which gas do plants use in photosynthesis?

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Plants use carbon dioxide (CO2) in the process of photosynthesis.

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Where do producers get their energy from?

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Producers get their energy from the Sun.

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What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, and minerals.

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What are consumers in a food chain?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy. Examples include animals like bunnies and bears.

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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 in an ecosystem.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and waste, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.