Food Chains

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What are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms that break down decayed plants and animals into smaller pieces so they can be used again.

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What are producers?

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Producers are organisms that make their own food.

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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 is the source of energy in a food chain?

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The source of energy in a food chain is the Sun.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is the way food energy passes from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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Give an example of a producer.

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Grass is an example of a producer.

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Give an example of a consumer.

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A deer is an example of a consumer.

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Give an example of a decomposer.

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Fungi and bacteria are examples of decomposers.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers recycle nutrients back into the soil, helping plants grow.

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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.