Food Webs

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a system of interconnected food chains that shows how energy and nutrients flow through an ecosystem.

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What is an apex predator?

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An apex predator is a top predator in an ecosystem that has no natural enemies.

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What happens if there are no apex predators?

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If there are no apex predators, the population of prey animals can grow too large, leading to overgrazing and an unbalanced ecosystem.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms for energy, such as humans 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, like plants.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead and decaying material, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What role do bacteria and fungi play in the ecosystem?

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Bacteria and fungi are decomposers that help break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients.

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What is the primary source of energy for food webs?

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The primary source of energy for food webs is the sun.

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What is prey?

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Prey are animals that are hunted and eaten by predators.

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How do plants contribute to the food web?

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Plants are producers that provide energy for consumers by converting sunlight into food.