Ecosystems

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What do the arrows in a food chain or web represent?

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They show what direction the energy is flowing between organisms.

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Which organisms make their own food through the process of photosynthesis?

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Producers.

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What are animals called in a food chain?

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Consumers.

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What type of symbiosis occurs when hummingbirds feed on nectar from flowers and help pollinate them?

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Mutualism.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil.

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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.

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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 ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What is competition in an ecosystem?

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Competition occurs when organisms vie for the same resources, such as food, water, or space.

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What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

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The sun.