Q. A rabbit is swallowed by a snake, which in turn by a falcon. What is the position of snake in this food chain?
Answer: Secondary consumer
Notes: In this food chain scenario, the snake occupies the position of a secondary consumer.

1. Primary producer: This role is usually played by plants or autotrophic organisms that can produce their own food through photosynthesis. They form the base of the food chain by converting sunlight into energy.
2. Primary consumer: The rabbit, in this case, is the primary consumer. It feeds on the primary producers (plants or vegetation) and is herbivorous.
3. Secondary consumer: The snake comes next in the food chain as a secondary consumer. It consumes the primary consumer, which is the rabbit. Snakes are generally carnivorous and prey on animals.
4. Tertiary consumer: The falcon, which preys on the snake, occupies the position of a tertiary consumer in this food chain. Falcons are carnivorous birds of prey that feed on other animals, including snakes.

So, the snake is the secondary consumer in this food chain, as it feeds on the primary consumer (rabbit) and is, in turn, consumed by the tertiary consumer (falcon).

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