Fabulous Food Chains

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A system of living things and their environment is called _____

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an ecosystem

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The flow of energy between living things is often described as _____

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a food chain

Front

A food chain is a model that shows how energy flows between _____

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living things

Front

What is the scientific name for the area in which plants and animals live?

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a habitat

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The power needed to do work, such as staying alive, is called _____

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energy

Front

What do we call the first level of a food chain, where plants make their own food?

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producers

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What is the term for animals that eat plants?

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herbivores

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What do we call animals that eat other animals?

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carnivores

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What is the role of decomposers in a food chain?

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They break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.