Ecology Review

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll, converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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Why is photosynthesis important?

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Photosynthesis is important because it produces food for the food webs, providing energy for all living organisms.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which an organism lives, including all living and non-living factors.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an organism that primarily eats meat.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a series of steps in which organisms transfer energy by eating and being eaten.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living part of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, and temperature.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an organism that primarily eats plants.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an organism that eats both plants and animals.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among various organisms in an ecosystem.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.