Ecosystems Flashcards
1
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What is an ecosystem?
A
An ecosystem is a unit that includes all the biotic(living) and the abiotic (non -living plants) in an area.
2
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What is a producer?
A
A producer is an organism that uses sunlight energy to produce food.
3
Q
What is a consumer?
A
A consumer is an organism that gets its energy by eating other organisms-it eats producers or other consumers.
4
Q
What is a decomposer?
A
A decomposer is an organism that gets its energy by breaking down dead material e.g. dead producers or fallen leaves.
