Food Chain

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What is a decomposer?

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

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that obtains energy by eating other organisms, including plants and animals.

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What is a producer?

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

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What role do primary consumers play in a food chain?

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Primary consumers are organisms that eat producers; they are the first level of consumers in a food chain.

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What role do secondary consumers play in a food chain?

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Secondary consumers are organisms that eat primary consumers; they are the second level of consumers in a food chain.

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What role do tertiary consumers play in a food chain?

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Tertiary consumers are organisms that eat secondary consumers; they are the top level of consumers in a food chain.

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Give an example of a primary consumer.

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A bunny is an example of a primary consumer as it eats plants.

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Give an example of a secondary consumer.

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A fox is an example of a secondary consumer as it eats primary consumers like bunnies.

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Give an example of a tertiary consumer.

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An eagle is an example of a tertiary consumer as it eats secondary consumers like foxes.

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers are crucial for recycling nutrients back into the soil, supporting plant growth.