Ecosystem Dynamics

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What is the Geosphere?

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The Geosphere composes all the rocks, minerals, and landforms that make up the Earth.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that produces its own food, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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A consumer is an organism that obtains energy by feeding on producers or other consumers.

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What is the correct flow of energy in a food chain?

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grass → grasshopper → fish → human.

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What are producers and decomposers?

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Producers convert raw energy into usable chemical energy, while decomposers recycle nutrients from dead organisms.

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What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors are non-living parts of the environment, such as temperature, light, air, water, and soil.

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What is a scavenger?

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A scavenger is a type of consumer that feeds on the bodies of dead animals.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is a food web?

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

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What is the difference between herbivores and carnivores?

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Herbivores are consumers that eat plants, while carnivores are consumers that eat other animals.