Food Chains

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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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What is the source of energy in a food chain?

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

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What do all food chains start with?

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All food chains start with a producer.

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What is a producer?

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Producers are organisms that make their own food.

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What is a consumer?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy.

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What is a decomposer?

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Decomposers are organisms that break down dead plants and animals.

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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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Mushrooms are an example of a decomposer.

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What role do producers play in a food chain?

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Producers create energy for the food chain by making their own food.