Investigation 3 & 4

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What is the role of a decomposer in an ecosystem?

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The role of a decomposer in an ecosystem is to break down decaying plants and animals.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms where each is eaten by the next in the chain.

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What is a food web?

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

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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

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What is an aquatic organism?

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An aquatic organism is any organism that lives in water, such as fish, plants, and some invertebrates.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, and temperature.

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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 simple linear path of energy flow, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is an example of a producer in a food web?

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Phytoplankton and seaweed are examples of producers in a food web.

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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