5.L.2.2 #2: Schoolnet

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that gets its energy from the sun and makes its own food, usually through photosynthesis. Examples include plants like grass and trees.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot make its own food and must eat other organisms (plants or animals) for energy. Examples include animals like frogs and lizards.

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What is a decomposer in an ecosystem?

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

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem by breaking down dead organic matter, which helps maintain soil health.

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What happens to predator populations when prey populations decrease?

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When prey populations decrease, predator populations are likely to decrease as well because there is less food available for them.

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Where are producers located on an energy pyramid?

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Producers are located at Level 1 of the energy pyramid, as they provide the base energy for the ecosystem.

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What is an energy pyramid?

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An energy pyramid is a graphical representation that shows the flow of energy through an ecosystem, illustrating how energy decreases as it moves from producers to higher trophic levels.

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Give an example of a producer.

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Grass is an example of a producer, as it uses sunlight to create its own food.

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Give an example of a consumer.

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A frog is an example of a consumer, as it eats insects and other organisms for energy.

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Give an example of a decomposer.

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A mushroom is an example of a decomposer, as it breaks down dead organic matter.