Producers
What do we call plants that make their own food?
producers
What do you call animals that eat plants?
herbivores
What do we call organisms that break down dead things?
decomposers
Name one type of producer found in a forest.
A tree
What do we call animals that eat other animals
carnivores
Name one type of decomposer
mushroom
Why are producers important in a food chain?
because they provide energy for consumers
Name an animal that eats both plants and animals
omnivore
Why are decomposers important in an ecosystem?
because they recycle nutrients
Can you name three types of producers?
grass, trees, and flowers
give an example of a carnivore (meat eater)
lion, fox, tiger, etc...
Can you list two roles of decomposers in a food chain?
breaking down waste and enriching the soil
give an example of a herbivore
rabbit, deer, giraffe, etc