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What is a decomposer?

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An organism that breaks down dead organic matter into simpler parts, returning nutrients to the ecosystem.

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What is a producer in a food chain?

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An organism that can make its own food through photosynthesis, such as plants.

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What happens if a key species is removed from a food web?

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The removal can disrupt the balance of the ecosystem, affecting multiple organisms that rely on it for food.

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Define a carnivore.

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An organism that primarily eats other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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An organism that eats both plants and animals for energy.

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What role do herbivores play in a food chain?

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Herbivores are primary consumers that eat plants and serve as food for carnivores.

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What is a food web?

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A complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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How do energy and nutrients flow in a food chain?

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Energy flows from producers to consumers, while nutrients are recycled by decomposers.

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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, while a food web is a more complex network of multiple food chains.

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What is a primary consumer?

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An organism that eats producers, typically herbivores.