Producers, Consumers, Decomposers

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What is a producer?

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A producer is an organism that makes its own food, usually through photosynthesis. Examples include plants like carrots and daffodils.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms for energy. Examples include animals that eat plants or other animals.

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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. Examples include bacteria and fungi.

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Give an example of a producer.

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A carrot is an example of a producer.

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Give an example of a consumer.

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A rabbit is an example of a consumer.

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Give an example of a decomposer.

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Bacteria is an example of a decomposer.

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From where do producers get their energy?

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Producers get their energy from the sun.

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What do consumers rely on for energy?

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Consumers rely on eating producers or other consumers for energy.

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What role do decomposers play in the ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms, recycling nutrients back into the soil.

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Is bamboo a producer, consumer, or decomposer?

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Bamboo is a producer.