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 that shows how energy and nutrients flow through an ecosystem.

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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 serves as a food source 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 (plants or animals) to obtain energy.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism, such as bacteria or fungi, that breaks down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil.

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How does energy flow in a food web?

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Energy flows from producers to consumers and then to decomposers, creating a cycle of energy transfer.

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What role does the sun play in a food web?

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The sun is the primary source of energy for all food webs, as it provides the energy needed for photosynthesis in producers.

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What happens when a habitat is destroyed?

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When a habitat is destroyed, it can disrupt the food web, leading to changes in population sizes and the balance of the ecosystem.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals for energy.

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What is prey?

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Prey is an animal that is hunted and eaten by predators.

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How many levels are in a typical food chain?

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A typical food chain has three main levels: producers, consumers, and decomposers.

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