FOOD CHAINS / FOOD WEBS

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What are the primary producers in a food chain?

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Plants are the primary producers in a food chain.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is an example of a decomposer?

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Fungi are a common example of decomposers.

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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 type of consumer eats only plants?

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Herbivores are consumers that eat only plants.

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What type of consumer eats only meat?

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Carnivores are consumers that eat only meat.

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What type of consumer eats both plants and animals?

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Omnivores are consumers that eat both plants and animals.

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What is a food web?

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

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How do energy and nutrients flow through a food chain?

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Energy flows from producers to consumers, while nutrients are recycled by decomposers.

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What is the significance of apex predators in a food chain?

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Apex predators are at the top of the food chain and help regulate the populations of other species.