Food Chain Flashcard

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What is a Producer in the food chain?

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A Producer is an organism that makes its own food, usually through photosynthesis, and provides energy for the entire food chain.

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What is a Primary Consumer?

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A Primary Consumer is an animal that eats plants (producers). They are herbivores.

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What is a Secondary Consumer?

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A Secondary Consumer is an animal that eats primary consumers. They can be carnivores or omnivores.

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What is a Tertiary Consumer?

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A Tertiary Consumer is an animal that eats secondary consumers. They are often at the top of the food chain.

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What is a Decomposer?

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A Decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead matter and waste, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What do we call an animal that only eats plants?

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An animal that only eats plants is called an Herbivore.

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What do we call an animal that eats both plants and animals?

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An animal that eats both plants and animals is called an Omnivore.

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What is the role of Producers in the food chain?

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Producers create energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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Give an example of a Primary Consumer.

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An example of a Primary Consumer is a rabbit, which eats grass.

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Give an example of a Secondary Consumer.

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An example of a Secondary Consumer is a snake, which eats rabbits.