Ecosystems Review

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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 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 herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that only eats plants.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms for energy.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.

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Why are producers important in an ecosystem?

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Producers are important because they create energy for themselves and for consumers in the ecosystem.

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What role do herbivores play in an ecosystem?

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Herbivores help control plant populations and serve as food for carnivores.

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What is the food chain?

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A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What happens if sunlight is reduced in an ecosystem?

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If sunlight is reduced, producers may not be able to make enough food, affecting the entire food chain.