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An Ecosystem is a community of _________, animals, and their surroundings.
plants
True or False: Everything in an ecosystem is connected through a network of interactions.
True
What do trees provide to animals? (2 things)
Food and Shelter
There are two types of ecosystems. Name one of them.
Terrestrial and Aquatic
True or False: Terrestrial ecosystems are water-based.
False
True or False: Aquatic ecosystems are air-based.
False
What three factors impact ecosystems?
Geography, temperature, precipitation
Biodiversity helps ecosystems recover from ____________.
changes
Healthy ecosystems are important because they ________________________.
keep our air and water clean
True or False: Soil is made up of organic matter
True
Decomposition is the breaking down of ________ matter, to recycle it back into the system.
organic or living
Name one organism (living thing) that helps decomposition in an ecosystem?
vultures, worms, insects
What is the most common forest type in the USA?
Deciduous
What are producers?
An organism, such as a plant or algae, that makes its own food.
What is an omnivore?
An organism that eats both plants and animals.
True or false: Top consumers help keep other animal populations from getting too big.
True
