Food Chains

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What are producers in a food chain?

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Producers are living things that make their own food, usually plants that use sunlight to grow.

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What happens to a predator's population if its prey decreases?

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The predator's population would likely shrink because there is less food available.

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True or False: All living things need energy to survive.

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True.

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What do we call animals that eat other animals?

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Predators.

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What do we call animals that are eaten by other animals?

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Prey.

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How do plants contribute to the food chain?

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Plants use energy from the sun to make food, starting the food chain.

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What is an example of a consumer in a food chain?

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Humans, animals, and insects that eat plants or other animals.

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What role do decomposers play in a food chain?

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

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What is the first step in a food chain?

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The first step is when plants use sunlight to create food.

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Can you name a producer?

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An example of a producer is a tree or a flower.