Food Chains

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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 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 consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms for energy, such as animals.

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What is a decomposer?

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

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How does energy flow in a food chain?

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Energy flows from producers to consumers and then to decomposers.

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What role do plants play in a food chain?

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Plants are producers that provide energy for consumers.

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What happens if a producer is removed from a food chain?

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If a producer is removed, the entire food chain can be affected, as consumers depend on producers for energy.

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What is the role of a top predator in a food chain?

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A top predator helps control the population of other species in the ecosystem.

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What might happen if a consumer population increases?

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If a consumer population increases, it can lead to a decrease in the population of its food source.

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What is an example of a primary consumer?

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An example of a primary consumer is a rabbit, which eats plants.