Ecosystems

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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 (soil, water, air).

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What is a host/parasite relationship?

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A host/parasite relationship is when one organism (the parasite) lives on or in another organism (the host) and benefits at the host's expense.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals for food.

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What is prey?

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Prey are animals that are hunted and eaten by predators.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms for energy.

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What is a producer?

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

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographical area characterized by specific climate conditions, plants, and animals.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.