Unit 4 Feed Me

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What is a Producer?

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An organism that makes its own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide, typically through photosynthesis. Examples include plants and algae.

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What is a Consumer?

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An organism that cannot make its own food and must eat other organisms (plants or animals) for energy. Examples include animals like frogs and humans.

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What is Prey?

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The animals that predators hunt and eat. For example, a rabbit is prey for a fox.

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What is a Decomposer?

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An organism that breaks down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil. Examples include fungi and bacteria.

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What role do Producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers form the base of the food chain, providing energy for consumers by converting sunlight into food.

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What is the difference between Herbivores, Carnivores, and Omnivores?

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Herbivores eat only plants, carnivores eat only animals, and omnivores eat both plants and animals.

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What is Photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the significance of Chlorophyll?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that captures sunlight for photosynthesis.

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What is an example of a Producer in a forest ecosystem?

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A pine tree is a producer as it uses sunlight to make its own food.

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What is an example of a Consumer in a pond ecosystem?

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A frog is a consumer as it eats insects and other small animals.