Food Webs and Chains

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What are plants called in a food chain?

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Producers: Plants are known as producers because they create their own food through photosynthesis.

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What are animals called in a food chain?

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Consumers: Animals are referred to as consumers because they consume plants or other animals for energy.

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What is a food web?

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

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What does a food web represent?

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A food web represents all connections of energy flow throughout all organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is a first-level consumer?

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First-level consumers are herbivores that eat producers (plants) for energy.

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What is a second-level consumer?

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Second-level consumers are carnivores or omnivores that eat first-level consumers.

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What is a third-level consumer?

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Third-level consumers are carnivores that eat second-level consumers.

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What role do decomposers play in a food web?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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

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A food chain shows a single pathway of energy flow, while a food web shows multiple pathways and connections.

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What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors are non-living components like sunlight, water, and soil that affect living organisms.