Food Chain Vocabulary Flashcard

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What are the living factors in an ecosystem called?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What must a food chain begin with?

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A food chain must begin with a producer, which is an organism that can make its own food, usually through photosynthesis.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals. For example, a snake is a predator to a mouse.

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What are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms. Examples include fungi, bacteria, and worms.

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What do carnivores eat?

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Carnivores are animals that eat only meat.

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What are producers?

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Producers are organisms that create their own food, typically plants that use sunlight to perform photosynthesis.

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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 herbivores in a food chain?

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Herbivores are animals that eat plants and serve as primary consumers in a food chain.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living things in an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are non-living things, such as water, soil, and climate.

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What is an example of a decomposer?

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An example of a decomposer is a mushroom, which helps break down dead organic matter.