Ecosystems Review

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that primarily eats other animals.

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What happens to the food web if a key species is removed?

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Removing a key species can disrupt the food web, leading to population increases or decreases in other species.

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How much energy is typically transferred from one trophic level to the next in a food chain?

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About 10% of the energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next.

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What is competition in an ecosystem?

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Competition occurs when two or more species or individuals vie for the same limited resources, such as food, space, or mates.

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What is a food web?

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

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.