Energy Flow in Ecosystems

Each of the organisms in an ecosystem fills the energy role of producer, consumer, or decomposer. How is this role determined?

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What is a producer? List several producers that are part of your diet.

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A fox, a raccoon, and a skunk are all examples of consumers. What is a consumer?

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There are 4 types of consumers: carnivores, herbivores, omnivores & scavengers. What is this classification based on?

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What is a carnivore? Give 2 more examples that are not pictured below.

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What is an omnivore? Give 2 more examples that are not pictured below.

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What is an herbivore? Give 2 more examples that are not pictured below.

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What is a scavenger?

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What is a decomposer? Give 2 examples (other than mushrooms).

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One way to show how energy moves in an ecosystem is with a food chain. What is a food chain?

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