Food Chains

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What is a producer?

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A producer is an organism that uses sunlight to make its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What are omnivores?

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Omnivores are animals that eat both plants and animals.

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What does a food chain represent?

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A food chain represents a single path of energy transfer within a habitat.

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Give an example of a producer.

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An example of a producer is a maple tree.

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What are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms like molds, bacteria, and worms that break down dead organic material.

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What is the role of a consumer in a food chain?

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Consumers are organisms that gain energy by eating other organisms.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that only eats plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that only eats other animals.

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How do decomposers contribute to the ecosystem?

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Decomposers recycle nutrients back into the soil, helping plants grow.

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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 transfer, while a food web shows multiple interconnected food chains.