Ecosystem Vocabulary flashcard

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All green plants are...

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producer

Front

Plants that make their own food are...

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producer

Front

Animals that eat only plants are...

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herbivores

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Mushrooms, snails and worms are...

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decomposers

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Animals that eat only animals are...

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carnivores

Front

What do we call organisms that can make their own food?

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Producers

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What is the term for animals that eat both plants and animals?

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Omnivores

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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They break down dead organic matter.

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What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

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The Sun

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What do we call the relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed?

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Parasitism