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What are the most common ecosystems in North Carolina?

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Deciduous forest, estuary, ocean.

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What challenge might a small animal face in a grassland ecosystem?

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The flat terrain makes it easy for predators to spot prey.

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How would you describe a desert during the day?

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Hot and dry.

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Which type of ecosystem is best at removing pollutants from water?

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Estuary.

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What do both oceans and estuaries have in common?

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Both have saltwater.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their environment interacting as a system.

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What is a deciduous forest?

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A forest where trees lose their leaves in the fall.

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What is an estuary?

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A coastal area where freshwater from rivers meets saltwater from the ocean.

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What is a grassland?

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An ecosystem characterized by open spaces with grasses and few trees.

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What defines a desert ecosystem?

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An ecosystem with very low precipitation and extreme temperatures.