Food Chain Flashcard

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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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Give 3 examples of producers.

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Examples of producers include: rose, sunflower, and moss.

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What is reusing in terms of conserving materials?

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Reusing means using an item more than once to reduce waste, like using glass dishes that can be cleaned.

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What happens to animal populations when their food sources decrease?

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If food sources decrease, the populations of animals that rely on that food may also decrease.

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What is the role of a consumer in a food chain?

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A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms for energy.

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What is an example of a primary consumer?

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An example of a primary consumer is a grasshopper, which eats plants.

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How do pollutants affect animal populations?

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Pollutants can harm animals and reduce their populations by affecting their health and food sources.

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What is the significance of laws protecting endangered species?

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Laws protecting endangered species help to conserve their populations and maintain biodiversity.

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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 an example of a secondary consumer?

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An example of a secondary consumer is a frog, which eats insects.