Multiple Choice
How do the biotic and abiotic limiting factors of an ecosystem determine its carrying capacity?
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48. Ecology
Introduction to Ecology
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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?
A
They convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.
B
They consume other organisms for energy.
C
They decompose organic matter to recycle nutrients.
D
They regulate the population of herbivores.
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Identify the primary role of producers in an ecosystem, which is to convert solar energy into chemical energy.
Understand that producers, such as plants, algae, and some bacteria, perform photosynthesis to create glucose and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water using sunlight.
Recognize that producers form the base of the food chain, providing energy for all other organisms in the ecosystem.
Differentiate the role of producers from other organisms like consumers, which obtain energy by eating other organisms, and decomposers, which break down dead matter.
Acknowledge that while producers do not consume other organisms or regulate herbivore populations directly, they are crucial for sustaining the ecosystem by providing energy and oxygen.
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