Energy Flow in an Ecosystem

An organism that makes its own food is known as a what?

• Producer

• Consumer

• Omnivore

• Carnivore

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What type of organism is a primary consumer?

• omnivore

• herbivore

• carnivore

• decomposer

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The initial energy to maintain an ecosystem comes from the

• moon

• clouds

• sun

• water

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An omnivore eats what?

• only plants

• only animals

• plants and animals

• only fish

Which of the following is true regarding autotrophs and heterotrophs?

• Autotrophs gain energy by consuming other organisms, Heterotrophs gain energy by absorbing sunlight

• Autotrophs gain energy by sunlight, Heterotrophs gain energy by consuming other organisms

• Autotrophs are typically animals, and heterotrophs are typically plants

• Autotrophs are consumers, and heterotrophs are producers

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Which of the following is NOT a decomposer?

• Caterpillar

• Earthworm

• Mushroom

• Bacteria

A deer is eating grass. This makes the deer a what?

• Autotroph

• Omnivore

• Carnivore

• Herbivore

An organism that breaks down dead material is known as a what?

• Herbivore

• Omnivore

• Decomposer

• Producer

Which answer BEST explains why producers are important?

• They return energy to the ecosystem

• They provide nearly all the energy to organisms in an ecosystem

• They provide energy to all carnivores

• They provide energy to all decomposers

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Which of the following is an example of a carnivore(meat eater)?

• Lion

• Deer

• Rabbit

• Sunflower