Herbivore/Carnivore/Omnivore

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What are the three main types of consumers in an ecosystem?

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Herbivores, Carnivores, Omnivores.

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Define herbivores.

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Herbivores are consumers that eat only plants.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Define carnivores.

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Carnivores are consumers that eat only meat (other animals).

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What are omnivores?

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Omnivores are consumers that eat both plants and animals.

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Give an example of a carnivore.

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Foxes, coyotes, and hawks are examples of carnivores.

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What role do herbivores play in an ecosystem?

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Herbivores serve as primary consumers that convert plant energy into a form that can be consumed by carnivores.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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How do carnivores impact the population of herbivores?

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Carnivores help control the population of herbivores, maintaining a balance in the ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is the difference between a primary consumer and a secondary consumer?

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Primary consumers are herbivores that eat plants, while secondary consumers are carnivores that eat primary consumers.

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Can you name a common omnivore?

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Bears, humans, and pigs are common examples of omnivores.

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What is the significance of food chains in understanding herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores?

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Food chains illustrate the flow of energy and nutrients through different levels of consumers in an ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3