How Can We Predict Changes in Ecosystems?

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a complex system that includes living things interacting with each other and with the nonliving components of their environment.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers are living things that feed on dead plant and animal matter, breaking it down and returning nutrients to the soil.

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What does bromothymol blue (BTB) detect?

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Bromothymol blue detects carbon dioxide.

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What is a top predator?

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A top predator is an animal that is at the top of the food chain and has no natural predators.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.

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How can the introduction of a top predator affect an ecosystem?

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The introduction of a top predator can cause a cascade effect, impacting various levels of the food web.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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

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

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms where each is eaten by the next, while a food web is a more complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is energy transfer in an ecosystem?

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Energy transfer in an ecosystem refers to the flow of energy from one organism to another through food consumption.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity contributes to the resilience and stability of an ecosystem, allowing it to adapt to changes.