Producers, Consumers, & Decomposers

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All animals are...

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consumers

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Why are plants called producers?

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They make or produce their own food.

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Herbivores eat...

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plants.

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Plants and animals are often referred to as:

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organisms.

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What do decomposers eat?

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dead organisms.

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What is a producer?

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An organism that makes its own food, usually through photosynthesis.

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What is a consumer?

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An organism that eats other organisms for energy.

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What is a decomposer?

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An organism that breaks down dead material and recycles nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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Give an example of a producer.

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A plant, such as a tree or flower.

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Give an example of a consumer.

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A lion, which eats other animals.