Energy Transfer in Ecosystems

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What are decomposers?

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Organisms like fungi, bacteria, and worms that break down organic material and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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How does the elimination of a predator like the fox affect the hawk population?

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Fewer foxes can lead to an increase in the hare population, which provides more food for hawks, potentially increasing their population.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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An organism that can make its own food through photosynthesis, such as plants.

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Name three organisms that are directly connected to the Perch.

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Heron, small fish, newt.

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What is a consumer?

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An organism that must eat other organisms for nutrients.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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They break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and making them available for producers.

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What is the difference between a producer and a consumer?

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Producers create their own food, while consumers rely on other organisms for their nutrients.

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Give an example of a primary consumer.

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Herbivores like rabbits or deer that eat plants.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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How do energy transfers occur in an ecosystem?

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Energy flows from producers to consumers and then to decomposers in a food chain.