5.L.2.2 Review

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the soil. Example: a mushroom.

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What is a producer in a food chain?

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A producer is the first organism in a food chain that makes its own food, usually through photosynthesis. Example: a plant.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot produce its own food and relies on other organisms for energy.

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What is the role of a producer in an ecosystem?

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Producers create energy through photosynthesis and are the foundation of the food chain.

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Can you name two examples of producers?

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Leaves and berries are examples of producers.

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What is the difference between a consumer and a producer?

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A producer makes its own food, while a consumer relies on other organisms for food.

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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.

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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.

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What is the primary source of energy for producers?

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The primary source of energy for producers is sunlight.

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What do decomposers do in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms, recycling nutrients back into the soil.