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What is interdependence in an ecosystem?

Interdependence is when biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components of an ecosystem depend on each other.

Changing one component can significantly impact the rest of the ecosystem.

What are the roles in a food chain?

• Producers: Plants that convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.
• Primary Consumers: Herbivores or omnivores that eat producers.
• Secondary Consumers: Omnivores or carnivores that eat primary consumers.
• Tertiary Consumers: Omnivores or carnivores that eat secondary consumers.
• Decomposers: Organisms like fungi and bacteria that break down organic matter.

What is a food chain?

A food chain shows how energy transfers from one biotic component to another, starting with the sun as the energy source, and moving from producers to various levels of consumers and decomposers.

What is a food web?

A food web is a complex system of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem, showing how various plants and animals feed on each other and illustrating their interdependence.

What happens if a species is removed from a food web?

Removing a species can cause dramatic changes, such as overpopulation of its prey and decline of its predators. This disrupts the balance of the ecosystem, affecting many other species.

Define photosynthesis.

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, providing energy for growth and sustaining the ecosystem.

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