Kelp Forest 2 ALT

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What is the role of oxygen (O2) produced during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen (O2) produced during photosynthesis is used for respiration by animals and plants.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What does cellular respiration do?

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Cellular respiration releases energy from food.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that gets its energy from breaking down dead material.

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What happens to predator populations if their prey population decreases?

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If the prey population decreases, the populations of predators that rely on them for food will also decrease.

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What is prey?

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Prey refers to animals that are hunted and eaten.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the food web?

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A food web is a system of interrelated food chains in an ecosystem, showing how energy and nutrients flow between organisms.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that eats plants, while a carnivore is an animal that eats other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an organism that eats both plants and animals.

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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