Food Chains and Webs

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What is a food web?

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A food web is when two or more food chains connect, showing how different organisms are related through feeding relationships.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

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What is an omnivore?

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

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What makes up an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is made up of all the living and non-living things in an area.

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What are primary producers?

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Primary producers are the first level of a food chain, typically plants that produce energy through photosynthesis.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that only eats plants.

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What is a scavenger?

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A scavenger is an animal that feeds on dead animals and plant material.

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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 the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a simple linear path of energy flow, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.