Unit 2 Test Review

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What is a Quarternary Consumer?

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A Quarternary Consumer is an organism that is at the top of the food chain and receives energy from Tertiary Consumers.

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What level consumer is an owl in the food chain?

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An owl is a Quarternary Consumer in the food chain.

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What do the arrows in a food chain or web represent?

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The arrows show what direction the energy is flowing between organisms.

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What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors are non-living components that shape ecosystems, such as wind, precipitation, and soil type.

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What is Parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism (the parasite) benefits at the expense of another organism (the host), such as aphids feeding on plant leaves.

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Define Tertiary Consumer.

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A Tertiary Consumer is an organism that eats Secondary Consumers and is typically a carnivore.

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What is the role of a Producer in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that create their own food through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is the difference between Primary and Secondary Consumers?

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Primary Consumers eat Producers (plants), while Secondary Consumers eat Primary Consumers.

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Give an example of a Quarternary Consumer.

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An example of a Quarternary Consumer is a hawk or an alligator.

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What is the significance of sunlight in an ecosystem?

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Sunlight is crucial as it provides the energy needed for photosynthesis, which supports Producers.