Food Chains, Webs, Pyramids

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What are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms that break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil. Examples include bacteria and fungi.

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What is the role of producers in a food chain?

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Producers, such as plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and form the base of the food chain.

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What type of consumers are herbivores?

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Herbivores are primary consumers that eat only plants.

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What type of consumers are carnivores?

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Carnivores are secondary or tertiary consumers that eat other animals.

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What are omnivores?

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Omnivores are consumers that eat both plants and animals.

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What do detritivores consume?

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Detritivores consume dead organic matter, including dead plants and animals.

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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 is a food pyramid?

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A food pyramid is a graphical representation of the energy flow in an ecosystem, showing the levels of producers, consumers, and decomposers.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms where each is eaten by the next, while a food web is a more complex network of multiple food chains.

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What is the significance of trophic levels?

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Trophic levels represent the different stages in a food chain, indicating the flow of energy and nutrients from producers to various levels of consumers.