Ecosystems: Part 2

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What is used to measure temperature?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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What does a rain gauge measure?

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A rain gauge measures the amount of precipitation.

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What does an animal's niche refer to?

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An animal's niche refers to the role it plays in its ecosystem.

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What does a sudden drop in air pressure indicate?

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A sudden drop in air pressure indicates that the weather is changing from good to stormy.

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What are feathery, thin clouds high in the sky called?

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Feathery, thin clouds high in the sky are called Cirrus Clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is wind speed?

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Wind speed is a measure of how fast the air is moving.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.

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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.