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 an omnivore?

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

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that only eats other animals.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that only eats plants.

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What is a producer in a food chain?

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A producer is an organism, usually a plant, that can make its own food through photosynthesis.

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What is a consumer in a food chain?

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

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What is the role of decomposers in a food chain?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and waste, returning nutrients to the soil.

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

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The primary source of energy for all food chains is the Sun.

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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.

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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 pathway of energy flow, while a food web shows multiple pathways and interactions.