Interdependence of Life

Front

Green plants are called

Back

Producers

Front

A plant or animal may be linked to another part of the food web.

Back

True

Front

Which have the most energy?

Back

Producers

Front

A food pyramid has the most energy available

Back

at the bottom

Front

If the corn and oats were completely removed from the food web, which would be the MOST affected?

Back

mice and rats

Front

What is a food web?

Back

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

Front

What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

Back

Decomposers break down dead organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.

Front

What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What are consumers?

Back

Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy.

Front

What is the difference between herbivores and carnivores?

Back

Herbivores eat plants, while carnivores eat other animals.