Food Chains/Webs

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What is the primary source of energy in a food chain?

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The sun

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How does a decomposer obtain its energy?

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By breaking down dead, decaying matter

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Which organism is most affected if the grains are removed from the food web?

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Mouse

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Which organism would be considered an omnivore?

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A human

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What does the arrow mean in a food chain or food web?

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Flow of energy

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What is a producer in a food chain?

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An organism that makes its own food, usually through photosynthesis.

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What is a consumer in a food chain?

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An organism that eats other organisms for energy.

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What role do decomposers play in a food web?

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

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What is a food web?

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A complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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What is the difference between herbivores and carnivores?

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Herbivores eat plants, while carnivores eat other animals.