Energy in Ecosystems

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What is the role of a snake in an ecosystem?

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A snake is a consumer that gets energy by eating other animals, such as shrews.

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What type of organism is a fungus?

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A fungus is a decomposer that breaks down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What would happen to a food web if an oak tree were removed?

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Removing an oak tree would greatly impact the food web because it provides food and habitat for many organisms.

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Is a frog a producer, consumer, or decomposer?

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A frog is a consumer that eats insects and other small animals.

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Why is a deer classified as a herbivore?

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A deer is classified as a herbivore because it eats only plants.

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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 through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot make its own food and must eat other organisms for energy.

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What is a decomposer's role in an ecosystem?

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A decomposer breaks down dead organisms and waste, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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Give an example of a primary consumer.

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An example of a primary consumer is a rabbit, which eats plants.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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A herbivore eats only plants, while a carnivore eats only other animals.