Food Chains

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a series of organisms each dependent on the next as a source of food.

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What is the first link in a food chain?

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The first link in a food chain is usually a producer, like a plant.

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What are producers?

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Producers are organisms that make their own food, usually through photosynthesis, like green plants.

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What are consumers?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy.

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What are herbivores?

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Herbivores are animals that only eat plants.

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What are carnivores?

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Carnivores are animals that only eat other animals.

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What are omnivores?

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Omnivores are animals that eat both plants and animals.

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What are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms that break down dead material and waste, returning nutrients to the soil.

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Give an example of a decomposer.

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Examples of decomposers include molds, bacteria, and worms.

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What role do plants play in a food chain?

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Plants are producers and provide energy for consumers.