Ecosystems

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What do we call an animal that is hunted by other animals for food?

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Prey

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What happens when the last member of a species dies?

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The species becomes extinct.

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Which of these is NOT an example of an ecosystem: Rainforest, A city, Desert, Deep ocean?

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A city.

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What is the role of a decomposer in an ecosystem?

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A decomposer breaks down waste or dead organisms and recycles nutrients.

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What are non-living parts of an ecosystem?

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Sunlight, Air, Water.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their environment.

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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.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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

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What does it mean for a species to be endangered?

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An endangered species is at risk of becoming extinct.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of living things in an ecosystem.