Habitats and Communities

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives, including all living and non-living factors.

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What are producers?

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

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What are consumers?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other living things for energy, such as animals.

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What are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms that break down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.

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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.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains showing how energy is passed among various organisms.

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What is an example of a desert animal?

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An example of a desert animal is a camel.

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How do cacti survive in the desert?

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Cacti have spines that protect them from animals and help reduce water loss.

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What role do raccoons play in their habitat?

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Raccoons are consumers that help control insect and small animal populations.

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What is the importance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers recycle nutrients back into the soil, making them available for producers.