What is a decomposer?
Ecosystems and Organisms

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead organisms and their wastes, returning nutrients to the soil.
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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?
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Producers, like plants, capture energy from sunlight to make food through photosynthesis.
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What do consumers do in an ecosystem?
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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy.
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What is photosynthesis?
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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make food and produce oxygen.
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What is an ecosystem?
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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.
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What is a carnivore?
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A carnivore is an animal that primarily eats other animals.
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What is a herbivore?
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A herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.
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