Page 28 Ecosystems Flashcards
1
Q
What does a food chain show
A
The direct transfer of energy between organisms in an ecosystem
2
Q
State all four elements of the food chain
A
- Energy
- Producers
- Consumers
- Decomposers
3
Q
What is the source of all energy
A
The sun
4
Q
What is the role of producers
A
To convert sunlight into energy to produce food
5
Q
What is the role of consumers
A
Feed on other producers or consumers
6
Q
What is the role of decomposers
A
Feed on dead or decaying matter
7
Q
Give an example of a producer
A
Grass
8
Q
What process do producers undergo to create food from sunlight
A
Photosynthesis
9
Q
Give an example of a primary consumer
A
Grasshoppers
10
Q
Give an example of a secondary consumer
A
Snakes
11
Q
Give an example of a tertiary consumer
A
Owls
