M2 Ecosystems Review

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What is a Consumer?

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An organism that cannot produce its own food and relies on other organisms for energy.

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What is a Producer?

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An organism that can produce its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is a Predator?

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An organism that hunts and eats other organisms for energy.

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What is Prey?

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An organism that is hunted and eaten by predators.

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What is a Decomposer?

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An organism that breaks down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the ecosystem.

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What role does the Sun play in ecosystems?

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The Sun is the main source of energy for all life on Earth.

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What happens if a key species like salmon becomes endangered?

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It can disrupt the food chain, making it harder for predators like bears to find food.

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What is an Herbivore?

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An organism that primarily eats plants.

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What is an Omnivore?

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An organism that eats both plants and animals.

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What is an Ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.