Food Webs

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What is a decomposer?

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

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What is a producer?

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A producer is an organism that uses sunlight to make its own food, like plants.

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Where does the energy in a food web start?

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The energy in a food web starts from the Sun.

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How many types of organisms obtain energy directly from producers?

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Two types of organisms can obtain energy directly from producers.

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What is the original source of energy for a food web?

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The original source of energy for a food web is the Sun.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that eats only plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that eats only other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals.

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What role do plants play in a food web?

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Plants are producers that provide energy for other organisms.

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What do decomposers do in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead matter and recycle nutrients back into the soil.