Ecosystems & Food Chains

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food through photosynthesis, such as plants and algae.

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What role do consumers play in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy. They can be herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores.

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Define a carnivore.

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A carnivore is an animal that primarily eats other animals.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead or decaying organic material, returning nutrients to the soil.

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Give an example of a decomposer.

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Fungi and bacteria are common examples of decomposers.

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What is the difference between prey and predator?

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Prey are organisms that are hunted and eaten by predators, which are organisms that hunt and eat other organisms.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem, showing how different organisms are related through feeding relationships.

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What is the significance of energy transfer in an ecosystem?

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Energy transfer is crucial for maintaining the balance of ecosystems, as it determines the population dynamics and interactions among organisms.