Food Web

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What is the original source of energy for a food web?

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The sun.

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What do decomposers get energy from?

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Dead things and waste.

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What is an animal that is hunted and eaten for food called?

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Prey.

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Why is photosynthesis important in a food web?

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It makes food for the food webs.

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Which of the following is NOT a consumer: grass, rabbit, or hawk?

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Grass.

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What role do producers play in a food web?

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Producers create energy through photosynthesis.

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Define a food web.

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass, while a food web is a more complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What are primary consumers?

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Primary consumers are organisms that eat producers, typically herbivores.

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What is the role of secondary consumers in a food web?

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Secondary consumers eat primary consumers and are often carnivores.