Food Web

Front

What do we call organisms that only eat plants for energy?

Back

Herbivore

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

What do we call organisms that only eat meat for energy?

Back

Carnivore

Front

What is the term for organisms that eat both plants and animals?

Back

Omnivore

Front

What percentage of energy is typically passed on to the next trophic level in a food web?

Back

10%

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

What is the role of producers in a food web?

Back

Producers create energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food web.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

What is a consumer in a food web?

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A consumer is an organism that obtains energy by eating other organisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

What is a decomposer?

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

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

Give an example of a carnivore.

Back

Lions, tigers, and sharks are examples of carnivores.

Front

Give an example of a herbivore.

Back

Cows, deer, and rabbits are examples of herbivores.

Front

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

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3