Food Chain Introduction!

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What do we call animals that eat only plants?

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Herbivores are animals that eat only plants.

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What do we call animals that eat only meat?

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Carnivores are animals that eat only meat.

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What do we call animals that eat both plants and meat?

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Omnivores are animals that eat both plants and meat.

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What are plants in a food chain called?

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Plants are called producers in a food chain.

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What are animals in a food chain called?

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Animals are called consumers in a food chain.

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What is the role of producers in a food chain?

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Producers create their own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.

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What is the role of consumers in a food chain?

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Consumers eat other organisms for energy.

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What is the role of decomposers in a food chain?

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

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Can you name a carnivore?

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A lion is an example of a carnivore.