U5: 2C Generation Genius- Food Webs mastery check

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What is an apex predator?

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An apex predator is a top predator in a food web that has no natural enemies and helps control the population of prey species.

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What role do producers play in a food web?

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Producers, like plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and form the base of the food web.

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What is the primary source of energy for almost all food on Earth?

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The sun is the primary source of energy for almost all food, as it enables plants to grow.

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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 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 that shows how different organisms are related in an ecosystem.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and helping to recycle materials in the ecosystem.

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Can you name an example of a producer?

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Grass is an example of a producer, as it uses sunlight to create its own food.

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What organisms are considered decomposers?

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Bacteria and fungi are the primary decomposers on Earth, breaking down dead plants and animals.

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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 simple, linear path of energy flow, while a food web is a complex network of multiple food chains.

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What is the significance of the sun in food webs?

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The sun provides the energy that fuels the growth of plants, which are the foundation of food webs.