Unit Three Food Webs, Producers, and Consumers

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

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The sun provides energy to every organism in the food web.

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What role do producers play in a food web?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis and serve as the base of the food web.

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What is a consumer in the context of a food web?

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Consumers are organisms that obtain energy by eating other organisms.

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What happens to a food web if all producers are removed?

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If all producers die, consumers will starve or move to find new sources of food.

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What is the difference between herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores?

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Herbivores eat plants, carnivores eat other animals, and omnivores eat both plants and animals.

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Why is the statement 'The grass provides energy to the sun' false?

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The sun provides energy to the grass, not the other way around.

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How do large fish obtain energy in a pond food chain?

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Large fish obtain energy by preying on small fish.

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What is the significance of energy transfer in a food web?

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Energy transfer is crucial for maintaining the balance of ecosystems and supporting various life forms.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

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What is the role of decomposers in a food web?

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