Ecosystem Review

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy. Examples include rabbits and dogs.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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

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What is a decomposer?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem. An example is a mushroom.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain shows how energy flows from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is the primary source of energy in an ecosystem?

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The primary source of energy in ecosystems is the sun.

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What happens if a key species in a food chain goes extinct?

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If a key species goes extinct, it can disrupt the food chain and affect other species.

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What is an example of a herbivore?

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An example of a herbivore is a rabbit, which eats plants.

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What is an example of a carnivore?

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An example of a carnivore is a wolf, which eats other animals.

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What role do plants play in an ecosystem?

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Plants are producers that provide food and oxygen for other organisms.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain shows a single path of energy flow, while a food web shows multiple interconnected food chains.