Energy in Ecosystems

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that eats only plants.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a connection of food chains with many food energy paths in an ecosystem.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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

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What does it mean to be a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What role do consumers play in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other plants and animals for energy.

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Give an example of a producer.

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Plants, such as trees and grasses, are examples of producers.

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What is the primary source of energy for producers?

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The primary source of energy for producers is sunlight.

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How do herbivores obtain energy?

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Herbivores obtain energy by consuming plants.

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

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A food chain shows a single path of energy flow, while a food web shows multiple interconnected paths.

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What is the role of fungi in an ecosystem?

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Fungi act as decomposers, breaking down dead organic matter.