Grade 7 Energy Flow

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What is a PRODUCER in a food chain?

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A PRODUCER is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis, such as plants.

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What are heterotrophs?

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Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot make their own food and must obtain energy by consuming other organisms.

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What is a top predator?

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

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What is the first source of energy for all food webs?

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The first source of energy for all food webs is sunlight.

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Which organism has the least amount of energy available in an energy pyramid?

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The top predator has the least amount of energy available in an energy pyramid.

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What role do decomposers play 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 photosynthesis?

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

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What is an energy pyramid?

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An energy pyramid is a graphical representation that shows the flow of energy at each trophic level in an ecosystem.

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What are herbivores?

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Herbivores are animals that primarily eat plants.

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What are carnivores?

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Carnivores are animals that primarily eat other animals.