Food Web #1 4.12B

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What is a producer?

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A producer is a living thing, such as a plant, that can make its own food through photosynthesis.

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What is a scavenger?

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A scavenger is a living thing that feeds on dead organisms, helping to break down and recycle nutrients in the ecosystem.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism, like bacteria or fungi, that breaks down dead material and returns nutrients to the soil.

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What is a fungus?

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A fungus is a type of organism that cannot make its own food and often lives on decaying matter.

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What is a microorganism?

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A microorganism is a tiny living thing, such as bacteria, that can only be seen with a microscope.

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What role do producers play in a food web?

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Producers are the foundation of a food web, providing energy for all other organisms.

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What is the difference between a scavenger and a decomposer?

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A scavenger feeds on dead organisms, while a decomposer breaks down dead material at a microscopic level.

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Can fungi move?

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No, fungi cannot move; they grow in one place and absorb nutrients from their surroundings.

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Why are decomposers important in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers recycle nutrients back into the soil, making them available for producers.

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What is an example of a producer?

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An example of a producer is a green plant, like grass or a tree.