Ecosystems

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an animal that hunts other animals for food.

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What is an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

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

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What are some examples of abiotic factors?

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Examples of abiotic factors include sunlight, air, water, soil, and temperature.

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What is the role of sunlight in an ecosystem?

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Sunlight is required by plants to perform photosynthesis, which is essential for producing food.

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What happens when a predator is removed from an ecosystem?

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Removing a predator can upset the balance of an ecosystem, leading to overpopulation of prey species.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is the difference between a predator and prey?

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A predator hunts and eats other animals (prey), while prey are the animals that are hunted.

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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 can cause a decrease in a specific animal population?

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Factors such as increased predation, loss of habitat, or lack of food can cause a decrease in an animal population.

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What is overfishing?

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Overfishing is the practice of catching too many fish at once, which can lead to the decline of fish populations.