Producers, Consumers and Decomposers

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that eats dead plants or animals and breaks them down to put nutrients back into the soil.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that eats plants and other animals for energy.

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What is a producer?

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A producer is an organism that makes its own food, usually through photosynthesis.

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Give an example of a decomposer.

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Fungi and bacteria are common examples of decomposers.

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Give an example of a consumer.

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Humans, animals like lions and rabbits are examples of consumers.

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Give an example of a producer.

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Plants, such as trees and flowers, are examples of producers.

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What role do decomposers play in the ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and helping plants grow.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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A herbivore is a consumer that eats only plants, while a carnivore is a consumer that eats only other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is a consumer that eats both plants and animals.

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How do producers obtain energy?

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Producers obtain energy by making their own food through processes like photosynthesis.