Generation Genius- Food Webs

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What is the main source of energy for food webs?

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The sun.

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What role does a millipede play in the ecosystem when it breaks down dead material?

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A decomposer.

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What happens to the ecosystem if there are no apex predators?

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The food web would be out of balance.

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Where do zebras fit in the food web?

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In the middle.

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Which organisms are the most important decomposers on Earth?

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Bacteria and fungi.

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What is a food web?

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A system of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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What is a producer in a food web?

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An organism that makes its own food, usually plants.

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What is a consumer in a food web?

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An organism that eats other organisms for energy.

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What is an apex predator?

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The top predator in a food web that has no natural enemies.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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They break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the soil.