Food Chains and Food Webs

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What are animals called in a food chain?

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Consumers are animals that eat other organisms for energy.

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An organism that uses sunlight to create its own food is known as a:

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A Producer is an organism that can make its own food using sunlight.

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Where does the energy start in this food chain?

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The energy starts from the Sun, which provides light for plants.

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All energy on Earth ultimately comes from what source?

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The Sun is the primary source of energy for all life on Earth.

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Which of these organisms would receive energy from the snake?

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The Hawk would receive energy from the snake as it is a predator.

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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.

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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.

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What role do decomposers play in a food chain?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the soil.

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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.

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What is a consumer?

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