5.L.2.2 Quiz 2

Which is a producer?

• an owl
• a tree
• a mouse
• a worm

Which group includes only decomposers?

• spider, fungi, and grass
• ladybug, spider, and deer
• sunflower, tree, and grass
• fungi, bacteria, and worms

What type of organisms are responsible for recycling the remains of a dead plant or animal to the soil?

• producers
• consumers
• herbivores
• decomposers

Which best describes grasses, shrubs, and trees?

• consumers
• decomposers
• omnivores
• producers

Which best explain the function of producers in a forest ecosystem?

• Producers provide energy for consumers in the ecosystem
• Producers provide energy for decomposers in the ecosystem
• Producers provide energy for other producers in the ecosystem
• Producers provide energy for consumers and other producers in the ecosystem

How is a deer in a forest ecosystem most similar to a rabbit in the same ecosystem?

• both are decomposers
• both are consumers
• both are carnivores
• both are producers

An energy pyramid shows that less food and energy is available moving from the bottom to the top.  Based on this model, where would producers be located on the energy pyramid?

• level 1
• level 2
• level 3
• level 4

How are consumers generally classified?

• by the amount of food they eat
• by the size of their tracks
• by the type of food they eat
• by the way they digest their food

In a forest ecosystem, which has the most direct access to the main energy source?

• producer
• consumer
• decomposer
• scavenger

Bacteria are released into the Gulf of Mexico to help clean up oil spills.  What role do the bacteria serve in the marine ecosystem?

• decomposers
• consumers
• producers
• predators