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12 Cards in this Set
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Ecosystem |
any group of living and nonliving things interacting with one another; includes terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems |
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Terrestrial Ecosystems |
land based ecosystems; includes ecosystems like desserts, grasslands and forests |
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Aquatic Ecosystems |
water based ecosystems; includes ecosystems like oceans, ponds and lakes |
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Biomes |
similar ecosystems throughout the world grouped together based on climate factors; some examples include the tundra, taiga, deciduous forests, and tropical rainforest |
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Producer |
use photosynthesis to make their food; examples include plants, bacteria and alga |
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Consumer |
animals that rely on other organisms for food |
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Primary Consumer |
eats plants; also known as a herbivore |
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Secondary Consumer |
eats primary consumers; flesh eaters; also known as a carnivore |
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Tertiary Consumers |
eat both plants and animals; omnivores |
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Decomposer |
organisms that break down dead organic matter; creates materials that are used by producers |
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Food Chain |
shows how energy is passed from producers to consumers |
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Food Web |
shows the relationship between many organisms |
