Food Webs & Food Chains

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What is a producer in a food web?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, usually through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What is a consumer in a food web?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot make its own food and must eat other organisms for energy.

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Can a consumer eat more than one type of organism?

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Yes, consumers can eat various types of organisms, including plants and other animals.

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What role does the sun play in a food chain?

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The sun provides energy that is captured by producers, which is then passed on to consumers.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

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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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Give an example of a producer.

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An example of a producer is a tree or a flower.

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Give an example of a consumer.

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An example of a consumer is a snake or a rabbit.

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What is the primary source of energy for most food chains?

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The primary source of energy for most food chains is the sun.

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What happens to energy as it moves up the food chain?

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As energy moves up the food chain, it decreases, meaning less energy is available to higher-level consumers.