NC Check in review #1

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What is the main function of a producer in an ecosystem?

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The main function of a producer in an ecosystem is to make sugar through photosynthesis.

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What part of a pond ecosystem provides shelter for small fish?

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Rocks provide shelter for small fish in a pond ecosystem.

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What are the box-like shapes seen in a thin slice of onion under a microscope?

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The box-like shapes are most likely cells.

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Where do fern plants most likely grow?

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Fern plants most likely grow along a river.

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What role do bacteria and fungi play in weathering and erosion?

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Bacteria and fungi decompose organic matter in the soil.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to make sugar from carbon dioxide and water.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead plant and animal matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the difference between a producer and a consumer?

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A producer makes its own food through photosynthesis, while a consumer eats other organisms for energy.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.