Food Chain

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What happens to the mouse population when a cat population joins their community?

Back

The mouse population goes down as the cat population goes up.

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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, such as a maple tree.

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Define a food chain.

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A food chain is the flow of energy from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is the role of a scavenger in an ecosystem?

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A scavenger is an organism that feeds on dead or decaying organisms.

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Where do all life forms get their energy?

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All life forms get their energy from the Sun.

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What is the primary source of energy for producers?

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The primary source of energy for producers is sunlight.

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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 complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What role do herbivores play in a food chain?

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Herbivores are primary consumers that eat producers (plants) and transfer energy to higher trophic levels.

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What is a tertiary consumer?

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A tertiary consumer is an organism that eats secondary consumers and is typically at the top 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, returning nutrients to the soil and making them available for producers.