Food Webs

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What is a producer in a food web?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, usually through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What is a consumer in a food web?

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A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms for energy, such as animals.

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What is a decomposer in a food web?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead material and waste, returning nutrients to the soil, like fungi and bacteria.

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What role do sunflowers play in a food web?

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Sunflowers are producers because they use sunlight to create their own food.

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What role do butterflies play in a food web?

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Butterflies are consumers because they feed on nectar from flowers.

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What role do mushrooms play in a food web?

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Mushrooms are decomposers as they break down dead organic matter.

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What is the initial source of energy in most ecosystems?

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The initial source of energy in most ecosystems is sunlight.

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What is the role of mold in a food web?

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Mold is a decomposer that helps break down dead materials.

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Give 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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Give an example of a secondary consumer.

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