5th Organisms: Food & Energy 5-PS3-1

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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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What is the role of the Sun in a food chain?

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The Sun provides energy that is captured by plants during photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is a producer in a food chain?

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A producer is an organism, like a plant, that can make its own food using sunlight.

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What is a consumer in a food chain?

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A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms for energy.

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What is a primary consumer?

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A primary consumer is an herbivore that eats producers (plants) in a food chain.

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What is a secondary consumer?

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A secondary consumer is a carnivore that eats primary consumers.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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Why do organisms need food?

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Organisms need food to obtain energy for growth, repair, and daily activities.

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What is energy flow in an ecosystem?

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Energy flow refers to the transfer of energy from one organism to another through food chains.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead material, returning nutrients to the soil.