Ecology for Kids

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What is Ecology?

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Ecology is the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment.

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What does the term 'species' mean?

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A species is a group of living organisms that are similar and can breed together.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where a plant or animal lives.

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What does 'biodiversity' refer to?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of different species of plants and animals in a particular area.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What does 'pollution' mean?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances into the environment.

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What is conservation?

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Conservation is the protection and preservation of natural resources and the environment.

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What does 'endangered species' mean?

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An endangered species is a type of animal or plant that is at risk of extinction.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that makes its own food, usually through photosynthesis, like plants.