Ecosystems Review

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What breaks down dead organisms?

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Decomposers are organisms that break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is an organism that eats other organisms to live?

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A Predator is an organism that hunts and eats other organisms for food.

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What is it called when a plant makes its own food?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to make their own food.

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Which of the following is a decomposer? Algae, Water beetles, Mushrooms, Grass?

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Mushrooms are decomposers that help break down dead organic matter.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that cannot make their own food and must eat other organisms.

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What role do scavengers play in an ecosystem?

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Scavengers are animals that feed on dead animals and help clean up the environment.

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What is a herbivore?

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A Herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.

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What is the difference between a predator and prey?

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A Predator hunts and eats other animals, while Prey is the animal that is hunted.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An Ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of different species in an ecosystem.