Food Chain

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What do herbivores eat?

Back

Plants ONLY.

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What is a carnivore?

Back

An animal that eats other animals.

Front

Define a food chain.

Back

The flow of energy from one organism to another.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

Back

An organism that creates its own food.

Front

What do plants need to make their own food?

Back

Sun, Water, and Soil.

Front

What role do herbivores play in the food chain?

Back

They are primary consumers that convert plant energy into a form that can be consumed by carnivores.

Front

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

Back

A food chain is a linear sequence of energy flow, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

Front

What is the significance of producers in an ecosystem?

Back

Producers are essential as they form the base of the food chain and provide energy for all other organisms.

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What are decomposers and what role do they play in the food chain?

Back

Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and completing the cycle of energy flow.

Front

Give an example of a primary consumer.

Back

A rabbit is an example of a primary consumer as it eats plants.