Food Chains Flashcards
1
Q
What plants are called producers?
A
All Green plants (plants with chlorophyll) are called producers
2
Q
How do producers, produce their own food and what is this process called?
A
They produce their own food by converting the suns light energy into chemical energy, this process is called photosynthesis.
3
Q
Why are animals called consumers and why do they do this?
A
Animals are called consumers because they must consume plants or other animals in order to obtain the energy they need to stay alive.
4
Q
What is a herbivore?
A
A herbivore is an animal that only eats plants.
5
Q
What is a carnivore?
A
A carnivore is an animal that only eats meat.
6
Q
What is a omnivore?
A
An omnivore is an animal that eats both meat and plants.
