Food Chains & Food Webs

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What does a Food Chain show?

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A food chain shows the energy flow through an ecosystem.

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Who is the apex predator in a food chain?

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The apex predator is the organism at the top of the food chain, which has no natural predators. Example: hawk.

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What do the arrows in a food chain or web represent?

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The arrows show what direction the energy is flowing between organisms.

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What are Secondary Consumers?

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Secondary consumers are organisms that eat primary consumers. They can be carnivores or omnivores.

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Give an example of a possible Food Chain.

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grass → fly → frog.

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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 a Primary Consumer?

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Primary consumers are organisms that eat producers (plants). Example: herbivores like rabbits.

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What role do Producers play in a food chain?

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Producers, like plants, create energy through photosynthesis and are the base of the food chain.

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What is a Tertiary Consumer?

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Tertiary consumers are organisms that eat secondary consumers. They are often top predators.

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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 energy flow, while a food web is a complex network of multiple food chains.