Ecosystems

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What do decomposers get their energy from?

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Decomposers such as fungi, insects, and molds get their energy from decaying or breaking down plants and animals.

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What is a producer?

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A producer is an organism that makes its own food, usually through photosynthesis.

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Which of the following is NOT a consumer: grass, dog, shark, fish?

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Grass is NOT a consumer; it is a producer.

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What is the correct energy flow in a food chain?

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The correct energy flow in a food chain is from producers to consumers, for example, grass → rabbit → owl.

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What happens if too many cows are put in a small field?

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The cows will eat all of the producers (plants) and will need to be moved.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the difference between a producer and a consumer?

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Producers make their own food, while consumers eat other organisms for energy.

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Can you name a type of decomposer?

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Fungi, insects, and molds are examples of decomposers.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

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What is an example of a primary consumer?

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A rabbit is an example of a primary consumer that eats plants.