12.6 - Summary
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Practice Questions
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What are the main components of an ecosystem?
💡 Hint: Think about living and non-living parts.
What is meant by productivity in ecosystems?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of producers.
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What is the primary source of energy for ecosystems?
💡 Hint: Think about which type of energy is widely available for plants.
True or False: Decomposition only occurs if there is sufficient sunlight.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of decomposers.
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Evaluate how an increase in a primary consumer population would affect the productivity of an ecosystem.
💡 Hint: Consider trophic interactions.
Design an experiment to measure the rate of decomposition in different environments.
💡 Hint: Think about factors affecting decomposers.
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