Food Webs

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem, showing how energy and nutrients flow between different organisms.

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What is a producer in a food web?

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A producer is an organism, usually a plant, that can make its own food through photosynthesis and provides energy for consumers.

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What is a consumer in a food web?

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A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms for energy. Consumers can be herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism, like fungi or bacteria, that breaks down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What role does the sun play in a food chain?

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The sun provides the energy that producers use to create food through photosynthesis, starting the food chain.

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What happens to a food web if a producer is removed?

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If a producer is removed, the entire food web can be affected because consumers rely on producers for energy.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence showing how energy flows from one organism to another, while a food web is a more complex network of multiple food chains.

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What is an herbivore?

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An herbivore is a type of consumer that only eats plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is a type of consumer that only eats other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is a type of consumer that eats both plants and animals.