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Which of the following best describes an ecosystem?
Which of the following best describes an ecosystem?
- A group of organisms that live in the same area
- A group of organisms that interact with each other
- A group of organisms that share the same food source
- A group of organisms and their physical environment (correct)
What is the primary source of energy in an ecosystem?
What is the primary source of energy in an ecosystem?
- Decomposers
- Microbes
- Animals
- Plants (correct)
What role do animals play in an ecosystem?
What role do animals play in an ecosystem?
- They break down dead organic matter
- They influence the quantity of plant and microbial biomass (correct)
- They facilitate nutrient cycling
- They control the overall structure of the ecosystem
What is the function of decomposers in an ecosystem?
What is the function of decomposers in an ecosystem?
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What factors control the overall structure of an ecosystem?
What factors control the overall structure of an ecosystem?
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