Food Chains and Food Webs Flashcard (Generation Genius)

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex model that shows how various food chains in an ecosystem are interconnected.

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What are producers?

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Producers are organisms, like plants, that create their own food through photosynthesis.

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What are consumers?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy. They can be herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores.

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What are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, that break down dead organic material and recycle nutrients back into the soil.

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Why are decomposers important?

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Decomposers are important because they help recycle nutrients, making them available for producers.

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What is an apex predator?

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An apex predator is a top predator in a food chain that has no natural enemies.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that primarily eats other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals.