Food Chains, Food Webs, Ecosystems

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that primarily eats other animals.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain shows how energy is passed from one living thing to another in an ecosystem.

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What are producers?

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

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of organisms interacting with one another and with nonliving factors in an area.

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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 is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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What role do producers play in a food chain?

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Producers are the first level in a food chain, providing energy for all other organisms.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of energy transfer, while a food web is a more complex network of multiple food chains.