Energy Transfer in Ecosystems

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What is energy transfer in ecosystems?

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Energy transfer in ecosystems refers to the movement of energy through a food chain, from producers to consumers and decomposers.

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What is a producer?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis, such as plants.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that obtains energy by eating other organisms, including plants and animals.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an organism that obtains energy by eating only plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an organism that obtains energy by eating other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an organism that obtains energy by eating both plants and animals.

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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 and helping to recycle energy in the ecosystem.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which energy is transferred, while a food web is a more complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is an energy pyramid?

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An energy pyramid is a graphical representation showing the flow of energy at different trophic levels in an ecosystem.