Predators and Preys

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What is a decomposer?

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A living thing that breaks down dead organisms.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Organisms that produce their own food, typically through photosynthesis, such as trees and grass.

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In a food chain, if a hawk eats a snake, what role does the snake play?

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The snake is the prey.

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If the population of frogs decreases, which population is likely to increase?

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The population of crickets is likely to increase.

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Name two predators in a food chain diagram.

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Hawks and snakes.

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What is the role of a predator in an ecosystem?

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Predators are organisms that hunt and eat other organisms (prey) for food.

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What is the difference between a predator and prey?

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A predator hunts and eats other organisms, while prey is the organism that is hunted and eaten.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

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What is the significance of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are essential as they convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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How do decomposers contribute to an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil, which supports plant growth.