Ecosystems: Food chain and web

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What is the primary source of energy in a food web?

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The sun.

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What are organisms that eat only plants called?

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Herbivores.

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What are organisms that eat only other animals called?

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Carnivores.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that makes its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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Name three examples of consumers in a food web.

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Wolf, lizard, bird, and grasshopper.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms where each is eaten by the next, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is the role of fungi in an ecosystem?

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Fungi act as decomposers, breaking down dead organic matter.

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Who are the top predators in a food web?

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Top predators are organisms that have no natural enemies and are at the top of the food chain.

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What is an example of a herbivore?

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Examples include deer, rabbits, and cows.