Food Webs: Cycling of Matter and Flow of Energy

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The final products of photosynthesis are oxygen and _________.

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sugar

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The overlapping of food chains results in a ________.

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food web

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Plants are considered _________ because they make their own food.

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producers

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An example of a decomposer is a _______.

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worm

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A grasshopper that eats the seeds of a plant is considered to be a _____________.

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consumer

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What is the role of producers in a food web?

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Producers create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for consumers.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms where each is eaten by the next in the chain.

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What is the difference between a consumer and a producer?

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Producers make their own food, while consumers eat other organisms for energy.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is an example of a primary consumer?

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A rabbit that eats grass.