Food Webs - RTI

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a model that shows the many overlapping food chains in an ecosystem, illustrating how energy and nutrients flow between organisms.

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What is the role of a decomposer in an ecosystem?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead and decaying matter, returning nutrients to the soil and helping to recycle matter in the ecosystem.

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What does an arrow represent in a food web?

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An arrow in a food web represents the flow of energy and nutrients from one organism to another.

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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 organisms where each is eaten by the next, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What type of organism is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an organism that primarily eats plants.

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What type of organism is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an organism that primarily eats other animals.

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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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What is an energy pyramid?

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

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What is a trophic level?

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, defined by how an organism obtains its energy.

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What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

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The primary source of energy for most ecosystems is the sun.

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