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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Who are producers in a food chain?

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Producers are organisms that make their own food, usually through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What are consumers in a food chain?

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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 are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms that break down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What role do plants play in a food chain?

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Plants are producers that provide energy for consumers.

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What happens if a producer is removed from a food chain?

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If a producer is removed, the consumers that rely on it for food may decrease in population.

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What is an example of a primary consumer?

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An example of a primary consumer is a rabbit, which eats plants.

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What is an example of a secondary consumer?

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An example of a secondary consumer is a hawk, which eats rabbits.

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How do decomposers help the ecosystem?

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Decomposers help by breaking down dead matter, which recycles nutrients back into the soil.

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What is the sun's role in a food chain?

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The sun provides energy for producers to make food through photosynthesis.