Science Common Sense

314 - What is a food chain, and why is it important?

A food chain is like a line of eaters. It shows how plants and animals get food from one another.

Here's an example: 1. Grass grows (plant). 2. A rabbit eats the grass. 3. A wolf eats the rabbit.

This food chain is important because it helps:

• Keep nature balanced (not too many or too few animals/plants).
• Give animals a way to get food.
• Show how everything in nature is connected.

It's like a team working together to make sure the world stays healthy.