Food Webs (Sci Switch)

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a system of interconnected food chains that shows how energy and nutrients flow between different organisms in an ecosystem.

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What role do decomposers play in a food web?

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Decomposers break down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil and providing energy for other organisms.

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What are herbivores?

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Herbivores are animals that eat plants.

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What are carnivores?

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Carnivores are animals that eat other animals.

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What is the significance of sparrows in the food web?

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Sparrows help control insect populations that can damage crops, making them important for human food sources.

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What happens if one organism is removed from a food web?

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Removing one organism can affect many others in the food web, as all organisms are interconnected.

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What is a grazing web?

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A grazing web is a part of the food web that includes herbivores and the plants they eat.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain shows a single pathway of energy flow, while a food web shows multiple interconnected pathways.

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What are primary producers?

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Primary producers are organisms, like plants, that create their own food through photosynthesis.

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What is an example of a decomposer?

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Worms and fungi are examples of decomposers.