ecosystems Flashcards
1
Q
what is a ecosystem
A
area of all living organisms including their environment
organisms in the ecosystem are interdependent and depend on each other to survive
2
Q
what do food chains show
A
how energy is passed between organisms
3
Q
chain of food chain (whos in it)
A
producer(plant or algae)
primary consumer
secondary consumer or top predator
4
Q
what is a herbivore, carnivore and a omnivores
A
herbivore only eats plants
carnivore only eats meat
omnivore eat plants and meat
5
Q
what do food webs show
A
the food chains linked together and highlight their interdependence
6
Q
how do toxins ( poisons) in build up from producer to secondary consumer
A
they are passed along food chains and animals at the top are affected most
