Pre-CFA: Energy Flow Through Ecosystems

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an organism that primarily eats plants.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a diagram that shows the feeding relationships between organisms in an ecosystem.

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Why might an organism have more than one arrow pointing away from it in a food web?

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It indicates that the organism is part of more than one food chain.

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Which organism receives the least amount of energy in a food chain?

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The organism at the top of the food chain, typically a predator, receives the least amount of energy.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a diagram that shows how energy flows from one organism to another.

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What is an example of a herbivore?

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Rabbits are an example of herbivores.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

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The primary source of energy for most ecosystems is the sun.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an organism that hunts and eats other organisms.

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What is an energy pyramid?

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An energy pyramid is a graphical representation that shows the flow of energy at each trophic level in an ecosystem.