Ecosystem Food Web 5th Grade TEK

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with their physical environment (soil, water, air).

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a series of organisms where each organism is eaten by the next one in the chain.

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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, showing how different organisms are related through feeding relationships.

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What is an apex predator?

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An apex predator is a top predator in an ecosystem that has no natural enemies and helps regulate the population of other species.

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Give an example of an apex predator.

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Lion.

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What role do producers play in a food chain?

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Producers, like plants, create energy through photosynthesis and form the base of the food chain.

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

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A food chain shows a single path of energy flow, while a food web shows multiple interconnected paths.

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How does energy flow in an ecosystem?

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Energy flows from producers to primary consumers, then to secondary consumers, and finally to apex predators.

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What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

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

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What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, air, and soil.