Ecosystem

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with their physical environment (air, water, soil) in a specific area.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, temperature, water, and minerals.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and form the base of the food chain.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem, showing how different organisms are related.

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What is a primary consumer?

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats producers; they are typically herbivores.

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What is a secondary consumer?

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A secondary consumer is an organism that eats primary consumers; they can be carnivores or omnivores.

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon is exchanged between the atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms.

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How do humans impact the carbon cycle?

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Humans impact the carbon cycle by burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and other activities that increase carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.