Food Chains Review

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What is a food chain?

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

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Who are producers in a food chain?

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Producers are organisms that make their own food, usually through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water.

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Who are consumers in a food chain?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy, such as animals.

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What is a decomposer?

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Decomposers are organisms that break down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What role do decomposers play in a food chain?

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Decomposers recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem, helping to keep the soil healthy.

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What is an example of a producer?

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An example of a producer is a tree or a flower.

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What is an example of a primary consumer?

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An example of a primary consumer is a rabbit that eats grass.

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What is an example of a secondary consumer?

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An example of a secondary consumer is a snake that eats a rabbit.

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What is an example of a tertiary consumer?

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An example of a tertiary consumer is an eagle that eats a snake.