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14 Cards in this Set
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Herbivores
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An animal that eats plants only.
Examples: squirrel, deer, rabbit, and turtle |
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Carnivores
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An animal that eats other animals.
Examples: bobcat, tiger, lion, and wolf |
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Omnivores
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An animal that eats both plants and animals.
Examples: people, chickens, and bears |
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Scavengers
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Animals that feed on dead animals and plants.
Example: vulture |
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Decomposers
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Organisms that eat non-living things. They also break down the waste into smaller pieces so that it can be used by other members in the community.
Examples: vulture, mushrooms, and earthworms |
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Scavengers and decomposers
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_______________ and ____________ are important because they keep the community clean and healthy.
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Habitat
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The physical area where an animal lives.
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Producer
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An organism that produces its own food using the sun's energy.
Examples: plants, trees, and grass |
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Consumer
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Organisms that don't make their own food.
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Food Chains
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A series of organisms that depend on one another for energy.
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A. plant
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What animal in this food chain is the producer?
A. Plant B. Insect C. Mouse D. Snake E. Hawk |
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How many consumers are in this food chain?
A. Plant B. Insect C. Mouse D. Snake E. Hawk |
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B. Insect
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Which organism is the first consumer in this food chain?
A.plant B.insect C.mouse D.snake E.hawk |
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What would happen to the insects if all the plants were to die out?
A. the hawks would fly away B. the insects will eat the mice C. the insects will die off |
