Ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and bacteria) interacting with their environment (air, water, soil).

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What are the living parts of an ecosystem called?

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The living parts of an ecosystem are called biotic factors.

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What are the non-living parts of an ecosystem called?

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The non-living parts of an ecosystem are called abiotic factors.

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What do plants need to survive?

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Plants need sunlight, water, air, and nutrients from the soil to survive.

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What is the role of algae in an ecosystem?

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Algae produce oxygen and serve as a food source for many aquatic organisms.

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What do bacteria do in an ecosystem?

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Bacteria help decompose dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is balance in an ecosystem?

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Balance in an ecosystem means that all living and non-living parts work together to support life.

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What happens if one part of an ecosystem is removed?

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If one part of an ecosystem is removed, it can disrupt the balance and affect other parts.

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What is a food chain?

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

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that makes its own food, like plants and algae.