Ecosystems and Food Chains

Front

A lion is an example of a _____________ because it only eats meat.

Back

carnivore

Front

Worms, dung beetles and fungi are _____________________ because they break down dead plants and animals.

Back

decomposers

Front

The best synonym for apex is _________.

Back

top

Front

All living things are called ________.

Back

organisms

Front

Which of the words below means "to break down."

Back

decompose

Front

What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

Back

Producers create their own food through photosynthesis, providing energy for consumers.

Front

What is a food chain?

Back

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

Front

What do we call animals that eat both plants and animals?

Back

omnivores

Front

What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

Back

The sun is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems.

Front

What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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Herbivores eat only plants, while carnivores eat only meat.