Energy in Ecosystems

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What is energy transfer in an ecosystem?

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Energy transfer in an ecosystem refers to the movement of energy from one organism to another through food chains and food webs.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis, using energy from the Sun.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot produce its own food and must eat other organisms for energy.

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How do producers obtain energy?

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Producers obtain energy from the Sun, which they convert into food through photosynthesis.

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What role do consumers play in an ecosystem?

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Consumers depend on producers for energy and play a crucial role in transferring energy through the food web.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains that shows how energy and nutrients flow through an ecosystem.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary consumers?

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Primary consumers eat producers (plants), while secondary consumers eat primary consumers.

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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 grass (a producer).

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What is an example of a secondary consumer?

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An example of a secondary consumer is a fox, which eats rabbits (primary consumers).

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and making them available for producers.