Foss Living Systems Inv. 2

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What are organisms that eat both plants and other animals called?

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Omnivores.

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What are organisms that eat other animals called?

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Carnivores.

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What can a food pyramid show us that a food web cannot?

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Food pyramids show that more lower level organisms are needed to provide energy for top level consumers; food webs do not.

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What color would a plant be if it grew in the light?

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Dark green.

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What are organisms that make their own food called?

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Producers.

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What is the primary role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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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 linear sequence of energy transfer, while a food web illustrates the interconnected relationships among various organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil and supporting new plant growth.

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How do carnivores obtain energy in an ecosystem?

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Carnivores obtain energy by consuming other animals.

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What is the role of herbivores in a food chain?

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Herbivores are primary consumers that eat plants, transferring energy from producers to higher trophic levels.

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