Why are green plants called PRODUCERS?
Because they make their own food.
What is a CONSUMER?
It's an animal that eats a producer or other animals.
In which form do we receive the ENERGY from the Sun?
LIGHT and HEAT.
What is an APEX PREDATOR?
It's an animal that is not eaten or hunted by other animals.
Which trophic level do apex predators occupy? (Trophic level: position in the food chain)
They are at the TOP OF THE FOOD CHAIN.
Are humans considered apex predators?
No, they aren't.
What type of consumers are humans considered?
Dominant consumers.
What do we call animals that only eat plants?
Primary consumers.
Is a snake a primary consumer?
No, it isn't.
What do we call the process by which plants produce their own food?
Photosynthesis.
What elements does the plant need for the process of photosynthesis?
Sun light, carbon dioxide and water and minerals from the soil.
What do plants release in the photosynthesis?
Oxygen.
What is the food produced by plants called?
Sugar or glucose.
What does a food chain show?
Feeding relationships in a habitat or ecosystem.
Is a food chain part of a food web?
Yes, it is.
How do we show feeding relationships in a food chain or web?
Using arrows.
