Food Chains

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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 the role of producers in a food chain?

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Producers are organisms that make their own food using sunlight, such as plants.

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What are consumers in a food chain?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms to gain energy.

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What is the role of decomposers in a food chain?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and add nutrients to the soil.

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Give an example of a producer.

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An example of a producer is a maple tree.

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What are some examples of decomposers?

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Examples of decomposers include molds, bacteria, and worms.

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What is an organism?

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An organism is an independent living thing.

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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 carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that only eats other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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