Ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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A system made up of organisms interacting with one another and their environment.

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What are biotic factors?

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Living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and bacteria.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, air, water, and soil.

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Give an example of a biotic factor.

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Vegetation (plants) is an example of a biotic factor.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the soil.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that make their own food, usually through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy, such as animals.

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How do ecosystems change over time?

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Ecosystems are always changing due to factors like climate, human activity, and natural events.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is the food chain?

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