Ecosystem Roles Flashcard

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What is the main role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Break down material.

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What process do producers use to create their own food?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is a carnivore?

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A living thing that eats meat only.

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Which of the following is NOT a producer?

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Bee.

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Which organism is a decomposer?

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Worm.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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An organism that makes its own food, usually through photosynthesis.

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What is the role of herbivores in an ecosystem?

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Herbivores are animals that eat plants.

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What is an omnivore?

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An organism that eats both plants and animals.

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What is the importance of photosynthesis in an ecosystem?

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Photosynthesis allows producers to create food and oxygen, supporting life.

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What is a food chain?

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A sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.