Food Chains

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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 primary source of energy for all food chains?

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The sun is the primary source of energy for all food chains.

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What do herbivores eat?

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Herbivores eat only plants.

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What do carnivores eat?

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Carnivores eat only other animals.

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What do omnivores eat?

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Omnivores eat both plants and animals.

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What role do decomposers play in a food chain?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the soil.

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What do the arrows in a food chain represent?

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The arrows represent the direction of energy flow, indicating which organism gives energy to another.

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Can you name a primary producer in a food chain?

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Plants are primary producers in a food chain.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals.

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What is prey?

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Prey is an animal that is hunted and eaten by predators.