Fabulous Food Chains

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Plants take the energy from the sun's rays and change it into _____

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chemical energy

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A self-contained collection of different things that all work together as a whole is called _____

Back

a system

Front

The flow of energy between living things is often described as _____

Back

a food chain

Front

The power needed to do work, such as staying alive, is called _____

Back

energy

Front

A food chain is a model that shows how energy flows between _____

Back

living things

Front

What is the role of producers in a food chain?

Back

Producers, like plants, create their own food using sunlight and provide energy for other organisms.

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What are consumers in a food chain?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy.

Front

What is a decomposer?

Back

Decomposers break down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.

Front

What is an example of a food chain?

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Grass → Rabbit → Fox.

Front

What is the importance of energy flow in an ecosystem?

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Energy flow is essential for the survival of living organisms and maintaining balance in ecosystems.