Ecosystems
What is an ecosystem?
A community of living organisms and their environment interacting as a system.
What are the two main types of organisms?
Producers and consumers.
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The plant lifecycle: ____ -> seedling -> juvenile -> adult -> _____ -> fruit
Seed; Flower
All animals eat. The food they consume turn into ____.
The food animals consume turn into energy.
What is one benefit of trees in the environment?
They provide oxygen.
Name the type of ecosystem a sloth is found in.
Tropical rainforest.
Name an example of a herbivore.
Cow, sheep, goat, deer, elephant, giraffe, horse, rabbit, kangaroo, beaver, camel, and rhinoceros.
Plants that grow from water are called what?
Aquatic plants.
Name a feature that helps animals survive in their environment by blending into their surroundings.
Camouflage.
What is biodiversity?
The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?
They break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the soil.
What do omnivores consume?
Omnivores consume both plants and animals.
How do plants reproduce?
Plants reproduce through spores or seeds.
Name an example of a mammal.
Humans, dogs, cats, whales, dolphins, monkeys, bats, kangaroos, elephants, and rats.
How does recycling help the environment?
It reduces waste and conserves natural resources.
What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?
A food chain is a linear sequence of energy transfer, while a food web shows interconnected food chains.
What is a carnivore?
Carnivores eat other animals.
What is the function of roots?
To anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
What are characteristics of mammals?
They are warm-blooded, have hair or fur, and produce milk for their young.
What is climate change?
Long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns.
How do humans impact ecosystems negatively?
Through pollution, deforestation, and habitat destruction.
Describe a decomposer and give an example.
Organisms that break down dead material; an example is a fungus.
What part of the plant is responsible for photosynthesis?
Leaves are the part of the plant responsible for photosynthesis.
Animals develop traits that help them survive in their environments and thrive. This is called ____.
Adaptation is when animals develop traits that help them survive in their environments and thrive.
Name a way to conserve water at home.
Taking shorter showers, turn water off when brushing teeth, fix leaks.