Food Webs and Energy Pyramids

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What do primary consumers eat?

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Primary consumers eat producers.

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In a food web, what role does a mouse typically play?

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A mouse is considered a secondary consumer.

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What are examples of decomposers?

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Bacteria, fungi, and earthworms are examples of decomposers.

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What is a linear relationship of energy flow within an ecosystem called?

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It is commonly known as a Food Chain.

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What is an organism that gets energy by breaking down dead things called?

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A decomposer.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is the role of producers in a food web?

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Producers create energy through photosynthesis and are the base of the food web.

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What is a food pyramid?

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A food pyramid is a graphical representation of the energy flow and trophic levels in an ecosystem.

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What are herbivores?

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Herbivores are organisms that primarily eat plants.

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What are carnivores?

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Carnivores are organisms that primarily eat other animals.