Food Webs

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead and decaying material, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is an apex predator?

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An apex predator is an animal at the top of the food chain that has no natural predators.

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What is a producer in a food web?

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

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What role do bacteria and fungi play in the ecosystem?

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Bacteria and fungi are the main decomposers on Earth, breaking down organic matter.

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How does energy flow in a food web?

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Energy flows from producers to consumers and then to decomposers in a food web.

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What is the primary source of energy for almost all food?

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The primary source of energy for almost all food is the sun.

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Can you name an example of a producer?

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Grass is an example of a producer.

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What is the relationship between predators and prey?

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Predators hunt and eat prey, while prey are the animals that are hunted.

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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 the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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Herbivores eat plants, while carnivores eat other animals.