Fabulous Food Chains

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a model that shows how energy flows between living things.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A system of living things and their environment.

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Where does all the energy in a food chain originate?

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All of the energy in a food chain starts with the sun.

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What is energy in the context of living organisms?

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The power needed to do work, such as staying alive.

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Which animal is often considered to be at the top of the food chain?

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Humans.

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What role do producers play in a food chain?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What are consumers in a food chain?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy.

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What is a primary consumer?

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats producers, typically herbivores.

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What is a secondary consumer?

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A secondary consumer is an organism that eats primary consumers, typically carnivores.

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What is a tertiary consumer?

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A tertiary consumer is an organism that eats secondary consumers, often at the top of the food chain.