Ecology Edulastic Test

Front

What are living things that cannot make their own food and therefore eat other organisms called?

Back

Consumer

Front

What is an organism on which a parasite feeds?

Back

Host

Front

What does a primary consumer eat?

Back

Producer

Front

What is a limiting factor in the desert?

Back

Rainfall

Front

What is an organism that breaks down the remains of another animal and returns those nutrients to the soil?

Back

Decomposer

Front

What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

Back

Producers create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for consumers.

Front

What is a carnivore?

Back

A carnivore is an organism that primarily eats meat.

Front

What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

Back

Herbivores eat plants, while carnivores eat other animals.

Front

What is an ecosystem?

Back

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

Front

What is biodiversity?

Back

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.