Ecosystems Brainpop

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with their physical environment (air, water, soil) in a specific area.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that can produce their own food, typically through photosynthesis, such as plants.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that cannot produce their own food and must eat other organisms for energy.

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What is a food chain?

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

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem, showing how different organisms are related through feeding relationships.

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What is a heterotroph?

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A heterotroph is an organism that cannot produce its own food and relies on consuming other organisms for energy.

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What is an autotroph?

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An autotroph is an organism that can produce its own food, usually through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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How do cars and factories affect the carbon cycle?

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Cars, planes, and factories release more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than ecosystems can absorb, contributing to climate change.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and helping to recycle matter in the ecosystem.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in a particular ecosystem, including the diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.