Energy Flow in an Ecosystem Vocab

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What is a food web?

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A food web shows what eats what and consists of many food chains in an ecosystem.

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Define decomposer.

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down wastes and dead organisms.

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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 role of herbivores in an ecosystem?

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Herbivores are animals that eat only plants, serving as primary consumers in the food chain.

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

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

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms, typically plants, that create their own food through photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of energy flow in an ecosystem?

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Energy flow is crucial for maintaining the balance of ecosystems, supporting life processes and interactions among organisms.

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Define carnivore.

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A carnivore is an animal that primarily eats other animals.

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What is a trophic level?

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, defined by how an organism obtains its energy.