Ocean Food Chains

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What is the main source of energy for all life on Earth?

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The Sun.

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What are phytoplankton, seaweeds, and seagrasses classified as in the ocean?

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Plants.

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What is a food chain?

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A diagram that shows how energy is passed from one living thing to another.

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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 single path of energy flow, while a food web shows multiple interconnected food chains.

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Who are the primary producers in the ocean?

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Phytoplankton and seaweeds.

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What do consumers eat in an ocean food chain?

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Consumers eat plants (producers) and other animals.

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What role do decomposers play in the ocean ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is an example of a primary consumer in the ocean?

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Zooplankton.

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What is an example of a secondary consumer in the ocean?

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Small fish that eat zooplankton.

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What is a top predator in an ocean food chain?

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A large fish or shark that has no natural predators.