Unit 1: Life Sciences Review

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis. Example: Trees.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead material and recycles nutrients back into the soil. Example: Worms.

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What role do producers play in a food chain?

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Producers are the first level in a food chain, providing energy for consumers.

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Why are plants called producers?

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Because they create their own food through photosynthesis.

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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. Example: Animals.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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What happens to a food web if a new consumer is introduced?

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The balance of the food web may change, affecting the availability of food for other consumers.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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Herbivores eat plants, while carnivores eat other animals.

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What is an example of a primary consumer?

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An example of a primary consumer is a rabbit, which eats plants.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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