Ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of interacting organisms and their environment.

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What is necessary for a healthy ecosystem?

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A healthy ecosystem requires balance among its living and non-living parts.

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What do plants do in an ecosystem?

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Plants produce oxygen and provide homes for animals.

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What must be met for an organism to survive in an ecosystem?

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An organism's specific needs must be met for it to survive.

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What are non-living parts of an ecosystem?

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Non-living parts of an ecosystem include water, air, and soil.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms, like plants, that make their own food and provide energy for others.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy.

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What are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms that break down dead material and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of living things in an ecosystem.