Food Webs (Generation Genius Video)

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a system of interconnected food chains that shows how energy and nutrients flow through an ecosystem.

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What role do decomposers play in a food web?

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Decomposers break down dead and decaying material, returning nutrients to the soil and making them available for plants.

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Who are the primary producers in a food web?

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Primary producers are usually plants and algae that convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What is an apex predator?

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An apex predator is an animal at the top of the food chain that has no natural predators.

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How does energy flow in a food web?

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Energy flows from producers to consumers and then to decomposers in a food web.

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What is the significance of the sun in a food web?

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The sun provides the energy that fuels photosynthesis, which is the foundation of most food webs.

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What are consumers in a food web?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy, including herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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Herbivores eat plants, while carnivores eat other animals.

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What is a trophic level?

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A trophic level is a position in a food web or chain that indicates the flow of energy, such as producers, primary consumers, and secondary consumers.

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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 pass from one organism to another.

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