Food Chains

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What is a food chain?

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

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem, showing how different organisms are related through feeding relationships.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that primarily eats other animals.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals.

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What role do decomposers play in a food chain?

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

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What happens to the population of predators if their prey decreases?

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If the prey population decreases, the predator population is likely to decrease as well due to lack of food.

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Why do living organisms need energy?

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Living organisms need energy to grow, reproduce, and carry out daily activities.

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What is the primary source of energy for most food chains?

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The primary source of energy for most food chains is the sun.

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What is an example of a primary producer?

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An example of a primary producer is a plant, which converts sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.