Decomposers, Producers or Consumers

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What is a producer?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, usually through photosynthesis. Examples include plants and algae.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot make its own food and must eat other organisms for energy. Examples include animals and humans.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the soil. Examples include fungi and bacteria.

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How do producers contribute to the ecosystem?

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Producers provide energy for consumers by converting sunlight into food through photosynthesis.

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What role do consumers play in the food chain?

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Consumers eat producers or other consumers, transferring energy through the food chain.

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Why are decomposers important in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers recycle nutrients back into the soil, which helps plants grow and supports the entire ecosystem.

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Can you name a primary consumer?

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A primary consumer is an herbivore that eats producers. An example is a rabbit.

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What is a secondary consumer?

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A secondary consumer is a carnivore that eats primary consumers. An example is a fox.

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What is the difference between herbivores and carnivores?

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Herbivores eat plants (producers), while carnivores eat other animals (consumers).

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an organism that eats both plants and animals. An example is a bear.