Matter and Energy in Ecosystems

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. It can be solid, liquid, or gas.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change. It can exist in various forms, such as light, heat, and motion.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What is a food web?

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

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What is a producer?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, usually through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot make its own food and must eat other organisms for energy.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals.

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What is prey?

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Prey is an animal that is hunted and eaten by predators.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What role does the sun play in ecosystems?

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The sun is the ultimate source of energy for all living things on Earth.