Ecosystems Part 2

Front

What is the term for a species that has a good chance of dying out?

Back

Endangered

Front

Which organism is typically at the top of a food chain?

Back

Predator

Front

What is a network of connected food chains called?

Back

Food web

Front

What process do plants use to produce chemical energy?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What do we call a carnivore that hunts and kills prey?

Back

Predator

Front

What is the term for organisms that break down dead material?

Back

Decomposers

Front

What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

Back

The Sun

Front

What do herbivores primarily eat?

Back

Plants

Front

What is the role of a scavenger in an ecosystem?

Back

To consume dead animals and help recycle nutrients.

Front

What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

Back

A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.