Food Webs

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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, showing how energy and nutrients flow between different organisms.

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What role do producers play in a food web?

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

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What is a primary consumer?

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats producers; they are typically herbivores.

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What is a secondary consumer?

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A secondary consumer is an organism that eats primary consumers; they can be carnivores or omnivores.

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What is a top predator?

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A top predator is an animal at the top of the food chain that has no natural enemies.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the soil.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an organism that eats both plants and animals.

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Give an example of a food chain.

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Grass -> Grasshopper -> Frog -> Snake -> Eagle.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in a food web?

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Biodiversity ensures stability in ecosystems, allowing for resilience against changes and disturbances.

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How do food webs demonstrate energy flow?

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Food webs show how energy is transferred from producers to various levels of consumers.