Disruptions in Ecosystems M

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What do the arrows in a food web represent?

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Energy flow direction.

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What is the primary source of energy for organisms in a food web?

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Sunlight.

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If the population of producers decreases due to a natural disaster, what would be the most immediate effect on the food web?

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Decrease in the herbivore population.

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Humans are causing a decrease in the snake population. What would be a potential consequence for the rest of the ecosystem?

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Decrease in the hawk population.

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In a disrupted ecosystem where pollution affects the water quality, what group of organisms are most likely to be most directly impacted?

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Producers.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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An organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What role do herbivores play in a food web?

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They are primary consumers that eat producers.

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What is a carnivore?

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An organism that primarily eats other animals.

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How does a decrease in producers affect the entire food web?

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It can lead to a decrease in herbivore populations, which affects carnivores.

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What is biodiversity and why is it important in ecosystems?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in an ecosystem; it helps maintain balance and resilience.