Ch. 3 Living Things in Ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living things (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with each other and their environment.

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic or trait that helps an organism survive in its environment.

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Why do desert animals come out at night?

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Desert animals come out at night because it is cooler, which helps them avoid heat.

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What is blubber?

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Blubber is a thick layer of fat under the skin of some animals, like walruses, that helps keep them warm.

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What is soil made of?

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Soil is made of bits of rock, humus, and minerals that support plant life.

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What is mimicry?

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Mimicry is when one organism imitates the appearance of another organism for protection or survival.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a way that animals blend in with their environment to avoid being seen by predators.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a system of interconnected food chains showing how energy and nutrients flow through an ecosystem.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals.

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What is a prey?

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Prey are animals that are hunted and eaten by predators.