Food Chains and Food Webs

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What is a producer in a food chain?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis. Example: lettuce.

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What do decomposers get energy from?

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Decomposers get energy from dead things and waste.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an animal that hunts other animals for food.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a connection of food chains with many food energy paths in an ecosystem.

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What is the original source of energy for a food web?

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The original source of energy for a food web is the sun.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and waste, returning nutrients to the soil.

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

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A food chain shows a single path of energy flow, while a food web shows multiple interconnected paths.

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What is an example of a primary consumer?

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An example of a primary consumer is a rabbit, which eats plants.