Food Webs

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a system of interconnected food chains that shows how energy and nutrients flow through an ecosystem.

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What is an apex predator?

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An apex predator is an animal at the top of the food chain that has no natural predators.

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Where do producers fit in a food web?

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Producers, like plants, are at the bottom of the food web and create energy through photosynthesis.

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What role do decomposers play in a food web?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the soil.

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What is the primary source of energy for all food webs?

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The sun is the primary source of energy for all food webs.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy is transferred from one organism to another.

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How do herbivores fit into a food web?

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Herbivores are animals that eat plants and are typically found in the middle of the food web.

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

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A food web consists of many interconnected food chains, while a food chain is a single pathway of energy flow.

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Can you name an example of an apex predator?

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An example of an apex predator is an eagle.

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What do we call animals that eat other animals?

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Animals that eat other animals are called carnivores.