Energy in a Food Web Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Food Chain ?
A
Energy moves from ONE TYPE of living thing to Another.
2
Q
What is a Food Web ?
A
Energy FLOW in a COMMUNITY forms a WEB
3
Q
where can you find example of Food Web ?
A
In the Great Plains
4
Q
What is the Great Plains ?
A
Large flat land in the middle of North America. Prairie grasses grow there. Many animals live there.
5
Q
Give Example of Food Web
A
In the Great Plains, prairie grasses grow as PRODUCERS. Energy flows from grasses to animals (CONSUMERS) that eat it. This includes prairie dogs. Ferrets eat prairie dogs. Badgers eat Ferrets. So energy passes in a Web chain in a community.
