Energy Roles Vocabulary Review

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain shows how energy is passed from one living thing to another, illustrating the flow of energy through different organisms.

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Who is considered a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis, such as a maple tree.

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What is prey?

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Prey refers to an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal in a food chain.

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Define a consumer in ecological terms.

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A consumer is an organism that obtains energy by feeding on other living organisms.

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What role does a predator play in a food chain?

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A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals, known as prey.

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Give an example of a producer.

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An example of a producer is a maple tree.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that eats plants, while a carnivore is an animal that eats other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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

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Explain the term 'ecosystem'.

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment, including both biotic and abiotic factors.

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil and helping to recycle matter in the ecosystem.

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