Kelp Forest Flashcard 2 Review

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the ecosystem.

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Which of the following is NOT a decomposer?

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Bird

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers return nutrients to the ecosystem.

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What is a producer?

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A producer is an organism that uses sunlight to make its own food.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert sunlight into glucose, providing energy for consumers.

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What happens if the number of sea urchins increases in a kelp forest?

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Otters will have to find other food sources.

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What is the primary source of energy for producers in a kelp forest?

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Sunlight.

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What is the relationship between consumers and producers?

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Consumers eat producers to obtain energy.

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Give an example of a decomposer in a kelp forest.

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Bacteria or fungi.

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What is the role of consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers obtain energy by eating other organisms.