Ecosystem Roles and Food Chains

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms for energy.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.

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Give an example of a producer.

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An example of a producer is a tree.

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Give an example of a consumer.

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An example of a consumer is a bear.

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Give an example of a decomposer.

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An example of a decomposer is a mushroom.

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What is the correct order of a food chain?

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The correct order of a food chain is: Producer → Consumer.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down waste and dead organisms, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What do consumers do in a food chain?

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Consumers eat other organisms to obtain energy.

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What is the primary source of energy for producers?

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The primary source of energy for producers is sunlight.