Food Webs and Energy Flow

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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 energy and nutrients flow through an ecosystem.

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What is the role of producers in a food web?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food web.

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What are consumers in a food web?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy. They can be herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores.

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What is the role of decomposers in a food web?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and waste materials, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is the main source of energy in a food web?

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The main source of energy in a food web is the sun.

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What is the ultimate energy source for all life on Earth?

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The ultimate energy source for all life on Earth is the sun.

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What happens if a key species is removed from a food web?

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Removing a key species can disrupt the balance of the food web, affecting multiple organisms and their interactions.

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What are herbivores?

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Herbivores are organisms that primarily eat plants and are considered primary consumers in a food web.

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What are carnivores?

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Carnivores are organisms that primarily eat other animals and can be secondary or tertiary consumers in a food web.

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What are omnivores?

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Omnivores are organisms that eat both plants and animals, playing a versatile role in the food web.