Food Chains

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is a producer in a food chain?

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A producer is an organism that makes its own food, usually through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What is a consumer in a food chain?

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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 that breaks down dead material and waste, returning nutrients to the soil, like mushrooms and bacteria.

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What role do decomposers play in a food chain?

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Decomposers recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem, helping to maintain soil health.

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What is the direction of energy flow in a food chain?

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Energy flows from producers to consumers and then to decomposers.

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

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

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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.