food chain and food web Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
what is a food chain?
A
shows the linear flow of energy between organisms (how energy moves from one organism to the other)
each step in the food chain is called the trophic level and the energy flows in one direction and show predator and prey relationships
2
Q
what is the producer
A
organisms that make thier own food from sunlight etc (photosynthesis)
3
Q
what is a food web?
A
shows the energy flow between Interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.
it shows feeding relationships and shows how energy and nutrients move through the ecosystem it overlaps and more detailed