Ecosystems and Food Chains

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What does the term 'decompose' mean?

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To break down organic matter into simpler substances.

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Which organisms are known as consumers in a food chain?

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Organisms that eat other organisms for energy, such as rabbits and wolves.

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What is the primary role of producers in an ecosystem?

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To produce energy through photosynthesis.

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What is a food chain?

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A sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is an apex predator?

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An animal at the top of the food chain with no natural predators.

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Give an example of a producer in an ecosystem.

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Plants, such as grass and sunflowers.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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They break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is a herbivore?

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An animal that primarily eats plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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An animal that primarily eats other animals.

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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 energy flow, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.