Exploring Ecosystems and Taxonomy

What is the highest level of classification in the biological taxonomy?

• Species

• Genus

• Domain

• Kingdom

Which of the following is a primary consumer in an ecosystem?

• Grass

• Rabbit

• Hawk

• Mushroom

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How many kingdoms are there in the modern classification system?

• 3

• 5

• 6

• 8

Which of the following is a characteristic of a decomposer?

• Produces its own food

• Consumes plants

• Breaks down dead organisms

• Hunts other animals

In which domain would you classify humans?

• Bacteria

• Archaea

• Eukarya

• Protista

Which of the following is an example of a secondary consumer?

• Grasshopper

• Frog

• Eagle

• Algae

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What is the primary role of producers in an ecosystem?

• Decompose organic material

• Consume other organisms

• Convert solar energy into chemical energy

• Provide shelter for animals

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the kingdom Animalia?

• Photosynthetic

• Multicellular

• Unicellular

• Prokaryotic

Which level of taxonomy is more specific than family but broader than species?

• Order

• Class

• Genus

• Phylum

Which of the following organisms is a tertiary consumer?

• Deer

• Lion

• Grass

• Rabbit

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