Ecosystems: Food chain and web

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What is a herbivore?

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An animal that eats only plants.

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Where does the energy in a food web come from?

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The sun.

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What is an ecosystem?

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The relationships and interactions between living and nonliving things in a specific area.

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What is a scavenger?

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An animal that feeds on dead plants and animals.

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

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A food chain shows one path of energy flow, while a food web shows many interconnected paths.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for consumers.

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What are consumers?

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Animals that eat other organisms for energy.

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What is a decomposer?

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An organism that breaks down dead material and recycles nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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Give an example of a herbivore.

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A rabbit.

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Give an example of a carnivore.

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A lion.