Studyjams: Food Chains and Food Webs

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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 in an ecosystem, illustrating how different organisms are related through feeding relationships.

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What do producers do in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, create their own food through photosynthesis, using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an organism that primarily eats plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an organism that primarily 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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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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

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What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

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

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What is the correct order of a food chain?

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The correct order of a food chain is: sun → producer → herbivore → carnivore → decomposer.