Ecosystems

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What are the non-living parts of an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living parts of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, soil, and air.

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What is a biotic factor?

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Biotic factors are the living parts of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and bacteria.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an ecosystem?

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A city is NOT an example of an ecosystem. Ecosystems include natural environments like rainforests, deserts, and oceans.

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What can cause a decrease in the rabbit population?

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An increase in foxes can cause a decrease in the rabbit population, as foxes are predators of rabbits.

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How do decomposers get their food?

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Decomposers get their food by using dead organisms, breaking them down and recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with each other and their non-living environment.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms, like plants, that make their own food through photosynthesis.

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What role do consumers play in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other living things for energy, including herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation in an ecosystem.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in an ecosystem, including different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms.