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5.2.1.4.1.2.4. River Ecosystem
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What are the main producers in river ecosystems?
Hint
Think about what organisms you see attached to river bottoms.
- 2.
Who are the primary consumers in river ecosystems?
Hint
Consider animals that feed on algae.
- 3.
What is the main role of producers in a river ecosystem?
- To break down dead matter
- To produce energy through photosynthesis
- To consume other organisms
Hint
What do plants do with sunlight?
- 4.
True or False: Decomposers are responsible for converting sunlight into energy.
- True
- False
Hint
Think about which organisms play the role of energy conversion.
- 5.
Design a river ecosystem based on a specific location. Include various producers, consumers, and decomposers. Describe their interactions.
Hint
Think about the roles each group plays and how they help one another.
- 6.
Evaluate the impact of pollution on river ecosystems. What effect does it have on producers and consumers?
Hint
Consider the dependencies in the food chain and how changes affect them.
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