FOOD WEBS

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What does a food chain illustrate?

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A food chain illustrates the flow of energy through an ecosystem.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that only eats other animals.

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What is the correct sequence of a food chain that includes a plant, caterpillar, bluebird, and eagle?

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Plant > Caterpillar > Bluebird > Eagle

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and add nutrients to the soil.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is the relationship between all the organisms in a community showing who eats whom.

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What is the primary source of energy in a food web?

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The primary source of energy in a food web is the sun, which is captured by producers (plants).

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What are producers in a food web?

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

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How do herbivores fit into a food chain?

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Herbivores are animals that eat plants and serve as primary consumers in a food chain.

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

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A food chain shows a linear sequence of energy flow, while a food web shows interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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What role do omnivores play in a food web?

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Omnivores are organisms that eat both plants and animals, serving as both primary and secondary consumers.