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Recycling materials helps conserve resources in several important ways: Reduces the Need for Raw Materials: Recycling allows materials such as metals, paper, plastics, and glass to be reused, reducing the need to extract or harvest new raw materials from the Earth. This helps conserve natural resources like timber, minerals, and fossil fuels. Saves Energy: Producing … Read more
Nitrogen fixation is the process by which nitrogen gas from the atmosphere is converted into usable nitrogen compounds by bacteria. Related Questions: What is the importance of decomposers in an ecosystem? Name the components of an ecosystem. Why does an ecosystem need a continuous supply of sunlight? Distinguish between the following: Why do food chains … Read more
Effects of Acid Rain: Damage to Vegetation: Acid rain can damage plants by leaching essential nutrients from the soil, making it harder for plants to absorb them. It can directly harm plant tissues, causing leaves to turn yellow, brown, or die. Soil Degradation: Acid rain lowers the pH of soil, making it more acidic. This … Read more
Predator: Increase in predator population will decrease prey population. Prey: Increase in prey population will support more predators. Competitor: Competition will intensify for resources. Parasite: More parasites will weaken host populations. Host: If hosts increase, parasites will have more resources. Mutualistic partner: Both species will benefit and thrive. Commensal: One species benefits while the other … Read more
Human: Secondary/tertiary consumer Cat: Secondary consumer Pitcher plant: Producer and consumer Mushroom (growing on dead leaves): Decomposer Cockroach: Omnivore Related Questions: What is the importance of decomposers in an ecosystem? Name the components of an ecosystem. Why does an ecosystem need a continuous supply of sunlight? Distinguish between the following: Why do food chains always … Read more
Producers (plants) convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain. Related Questions: What is the importance of decomposers in an ecosystem? Name the components of an ecosystem. Why does an ecosystem need a continuous supply of sunlight? Distinguish between the following: Name the structure through which the exchange … Read more
Commensalism vs. Mutualism: Commensalism benefits one species without harming the other, while mutualism benefits both. Host vs. Parasite: A host is an organism that provides resources to a parasite, while a parasite lives on or inside the host and harms it. Prey vs. Predator: A prey is hunted and eaten by a predator, while a … Read more
Sunlight is the primary source of energy for producers (plants) to perform photosynthesis, which is the base of the food chain. Related Questions: What is the importance of decomposers in an ecosystem? Name the components of an ecosystem. Name the structure through which the exchange of gases can take place in plants. Name the ways … Read more
The components of an ecosystem are: Biotic components (producers, consumers, decomposers) Abiotic components (light, air, water, soil, temperature) Related Questions: What is the importance of decomposers in an ecosystem? Name the structure through which the exchange of gases can take place in plants. Name the ways through which a plant can obtain oxygen. Why should … Read more
Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem, ensuring the continuity of life. Related Questions: Name the components of an ecosystem. Why does an ecosystem need a continuous supply of sunlight? Distinguish between the following: Name the structure through which the exchange of gases can take place in plants. Name the … Read more