Energy Flow in Ecosystems Flashcardizz.campbell2223

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What is a top predator?

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A top predator is an animal that has no natural enemies and is at the top of the food chain, such as a hawk.

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Which animal is a predator to a mouse?

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A snake is a predator to a mouse.

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What do omnivores eat?

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Omnivores eat both plants and meat.

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What releases oxygen into the air?

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Plants release oxygen into the air through photosynthesis.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that only eats meat.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that only eats plants.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for other organisms.

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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 of organisms where each is eaten by the next, while a food web is a more complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.