Food Chains and Food Webs Review

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Turtles eat earthworms, grubs, bugs, grasses, fruits and berries. Turtles are ______________.

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omnivores

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What is the decomposer in this food chain?

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mushrooms

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Organisms that break down the remains of dead plants and animals are known as ____________________.

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decomposers

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This is an example of a ___________.

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food chain

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What does a food chain represent?

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A single path of energy transfer within an ecosystem.

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What are producers in a food chain?

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Organisms that create their own food, usually through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What is a food web?

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A complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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What role do consumers play in a food chain?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy.

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What is the difference between herbivores and carnivores?

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Herbivores eat plants, while carnivores eat other animals.

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What is the primary source of energy for most food chains?

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The sun, as it provides energy for plants to grow.