7th Grade Food Webs Flashcard

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that gets energy by eating other animals.

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What are primary consumers in a food web?

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Primary consumers are organisms that eat producers (plants) and are typically herbivores.

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What represents the largest group in a food web?

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Producers represent the largest group in a food web.

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How many carnivores are typically found in a food web?

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The number of carnivores can vary, but in this specific food web, there are 5 carnivores.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large area that has a specific type of climate and certain types of plant and animal communities.

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What is a producer in a food web?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis, and serves as a food source for primary consumers.

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What role do decomposers play in a food web?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and making them available for producers.

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What is the difference between herbivores and carnivores?

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Herbivores are animals that eat plants, while carnivores are animals that eat other animals.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals.