Food Chains

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What is an animal that only eats plants called?

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Herbivore

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What is the primary source of energy for all life on Earth?

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Sun

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What do people primarily eat for?

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Energy

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What do you call an animal that eats both plants and animals?

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Omnivore

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What is the term for animals that only eat meat?

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Carnivore

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What role do herbivores play in a food chain?

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They are primary consumers.

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What is a food chain?

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A sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

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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, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is the significance of producers in a food chain?

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Producers, like plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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How do decomposers fit into a food chain?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.