Ecosystems/Abiotic and Biotic Factors

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What is a Producer?

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A Producer is an organism that makes its own energy.

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What is a Decomposer?

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A Decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead plants and animals.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are all living things or organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is an example of a biotic factor in a model ecosystem?

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Algae is a biotic factor in a model ecosystem.

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What is the Sun's role in an ecosystem?

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The Sun is the source of all energy within an ecosystem.

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What type of factor is sunlight?

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Sunlight is an example of an abiotic factor.

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What are abiotic factors?

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

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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Water is an example of an abiotic factor.

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What is the relationship between producers and consumers?

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Producers create energy through photosynthesis, while consumers eat producers or other consumers for energy.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers recycle nutrients by breaking down dead organisms.