Food Chains & Food Webs

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What is a producer in a food chain?

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

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How does a herbivore get its energy?

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A herbivore gets its energy by eating producers only.

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What do decomposers do?

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Decomposers break down organic wastes and dead organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What do producers use to create their own food?

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Producers use sunlight to create their own food.

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Which of the following is NOT a decomposer?

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Leaves are not decomposers; they are part of the plant life cycle.

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Give an example of a producer.

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Algae is an example of a producer.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that only eats plants.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem by breaking down dead matter.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.