FOOD WEBS

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What is a food web?

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

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What is the role of producers in a food web?

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Producers, like plants, use sunlight to make their own food through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food web.

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What are consumers in a food web?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy. They can be herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and waste, returning nutrients to the soil and helping to recycle matter in the ecosystem.

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What is a food chain?

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

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How do changes in one population affect others in a food web?

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Changes in one population can impact others, as organisms are interconnected; for example, if a predator population increases, its prey may decrease.

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What is competition in a food web?

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Competition occurs when two or more organisms vie for the same resources, such as food or habitat.

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What is a trophic level?

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A trophic level is a position in a food web or chain, defined by how an organism obtains energy (e.g., producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers).

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What is an apex predator?

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An apex predator is a top predator in a food web that has no natural enemies and plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in a food web?

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Biodiversity increases the resilience of an ecosystem, allowing it to better withstand changes and disturbances.