Energy Flow Day 1 Vocab Practice

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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 in an ecosystem, starting from producers to various levels of consumers.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains that illustrates how different organisms in an ecosystem are related through feeding relationships.

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Define primary consumer.

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Primary consumers are organisms that eat producers (plants) to obtain energy. They are typically herbivores.

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Define secondary consumer.

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Secondary consumers are organisms that eat primary consumers. They can be carnivores or omnivores.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the soil, which supports plant growth.

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Give an example of a primary producer.

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An example of a primary producer is a plant, such as grass or a tree, which converts sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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Herbivores are animals that primarily eat plants, while carnivores are animals that primarily eat other animals.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment.

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What is the significance of energy flow in an ecosystem?

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Energy flow is crucial for maintaining the balance of ecosystems, supporting life processes, and sustaining food webs.

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What is the role of a top predator in a food chain?

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A top predator is at the highest level of the food chain and has no natural predators, helping to regulate the populations of other species.