Food Chains and Food Webs

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What does a food chain illustrate?

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A food chain illustrates the energy flow through an ecosystem.

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What are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms that break down dead organic material.

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Where does the energy in a food chain originate?

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The energy in a food chain originates from the Sun.

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Which trophic level has the most energy?

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The trophic level with the most energy is the autotrophs (producers).

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What is the role of consumers in a food chain?

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Consumers eat other species and help control their populations.

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Define producers in an ecosystem.

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Producers are organisms that can make their own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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Explain the term 'trophic level'.

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, defined by how organisms obtain energy.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food, while heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy.

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Give an example of a primary consumer.

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An example of a primary consumer is a herbivore, such as a rabbit.