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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 in an ecosystem.

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What do the arrows in a food chain represent?

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The arrows in a food chain represent the movement of energy from one organism to another.

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What is a primary consumer?

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats producers (plants) to obtain energy.

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What is a producer?

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

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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 trophic level to another, such as from plants to herbivores.

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How much energy does a rabbit gain from eating grass?

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A rabbit gains 8,200 kcal from eating grass.

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How much energy does a snake obtain after eating a rabbit?

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A snake obtains 650 kcal after eating a rabbit.

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What is the role of decomposers in a food chain?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is a trophic level?

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, such as producer, primary consumer, or secondary consumer.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of energy transfer, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.