Food Chains

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is the way food energy passes from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is the source of energy in a food chain?

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The Sun is the source of energy in a food chain.

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What are consumers?

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Consumers are organisms that EAT other organisms for energy.

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What do the arrows in a food chain represent?

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The arrows in a food chain show the flow of energy from one organism to another.

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What are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms that BREAK DOWN decayed plants and animals into smaller pieces so they can be used again.

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What are producers?

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Producers are organisms that make their own food, usually through photosynthesis.

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Give an example of a producer.

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An example of a producer is a plant.

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What role do consumers play in a food chain?

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Consumers play the role of eating other organisms to obtain energy.

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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 food chains.

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Why are decomposers important in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers are important because they recycle nutrients back into the soil.