End of year Science Review

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What is a producer in a food web?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis. Examples include plants like grass and blueberries.

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What does abiotic mean?

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Abiotic refers to non-living factors in an ecosystem, such as water temperature, sunlight, and soil.

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What does biotic mean?

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Biotic refers to living factors in an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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An example of an abiotic factor is water temperature.

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Give an example of a biotic factor.

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An example of a biotic factor is the population of fish in a reef.

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What happens to phytoplankton when water temperature changes?

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A change in water temperature can kill phytoplankton, which are essential producers in aquatic ecosystems.

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What is the role of producers in a food web?

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Producers form the base of the food web by converting sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, providing food for consumers.

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What is the impact of overfishing on marine ecosystems?

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Overfishing reduces the population of fish, which can disrupt the food chain and affect predators like reef sharks.

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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, showing how energy and nutrients flow.

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What is the significance of shadows in understanding the position of the sun?

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Shadows change in length and direction based on the sun's position in the sky, helping us understand time of day.