Chapter: 07. Plants And Animals Depend On Each Other
How do decomposers help maintain the balance of nature, and what is an example of their use? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What are the different types of consumers, and how do they contribute to the food chain? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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3. What is the role of photosynthesis in the interdependence of plants and animals?
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4. How do plants and animals depend on each other for food in an environment?
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5. What is the balance of nature, and how is it maintained?
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6. How can a disturbance in one part of a food chain affect the balance of nature, and what are some examples?
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7. What is a food chain, and how does it differ from a food web?
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8. What are the human-made factors that upset the balance of nature, and how do they impact the environment?
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9. What are the natural causes of imbalance in nature, and how do they affect the environment?
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10. How do plants and animals depend on each other beyond food, and what are some examples?
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Answer Key (Long Answers)