Amoeba Sisters - Pyramid of Energy Flow

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is the initial source of energy in a food chain?

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The initial source of energy in a food chain is the Sun, which is captured by plants through photosynthesis.

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What happens if a primary consumer is removed from the food chain?

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If a primary consumer is removed, secondary consumers may starve due to the lack of food.

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What does a food web demonstrate that a food chain does not?

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A food web demonstrates complex interactions among species, while a food chain shows linear energy transfer.

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What is the primary consequence of removing an apex predator from a food chain?

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Removing an apex predator can lead to overpopulation of secondary consumers, disrupting the ecosystem.

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Define 'food chain'.

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

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Define 'food web'.

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

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What is the significance of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What are primary consumers?

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Primary consumers are organisms that eat producers; they are typically herbivores.

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What are secondary consumers?

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Secondary consumers are organisms that eat primary consumers; they can be carnivores or omnivores.