Food Webs

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What do herbivores eat to get their energy?

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Herbivores get their energy from eating plants.

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What are organisms that break down dead plants and animals called?

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These organisms are called decomposers.

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What is the starting point of all food webs?

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All food webs start with the sun.

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What happens when one animal in a food web is altered?

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It affects other animals in the web.

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Can you name an example of a decomposer?

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An example of a decomposer is fungi.

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What is a producer in a food web?

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A producer is an organism that makes its own food, usually through photosynthesis.

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What role do carnivores play in a food web?

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Carnivores are animals that eat other animals.

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How do decomposers contribute to the ecosystem?

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Decomposers recycle nutrients back into the soil by breaking down dead matter.

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What is the relationship between producers and consumers in a food web?

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Producers provide energy for consumers, which include herbivores and carnivores.

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What is an example of a food chain?

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An example of a food chain is: grass -> rabbit -> fox.