The Magic School Bus: Gets Eaten Flashcard

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What is the top predator in the ocean food chain?

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Sharks are typically at the top of the ocean food chain.

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What is the primary source of energy for ocean ecosystems?

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The sun is the primary source of energy for ocean ecosystems.

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Which organisms are considered producers in ocean ecosystems?

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Producers include phytoplankton, seaweed, and coral.

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What is NOT a producer in ocean ecosystems?

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Zooplankton is NOT a producer in ocean ecosystems.

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Describe the flow of energy in an ocean ecosystem.

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Energy flows from producers to consumers to decomposers.

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What do you call an organism that eats only plants?

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An organism that eats only plants is called a herbivore.

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What do you call an organism that eats only animals?

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An organism that eats only animals is called a carnivore.

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What is an omnivore?

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

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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

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What is phytoplankton?

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Phytoplankton are microscopic plants that are primary producers in ocean ecosystems.