Carnivores, Omnivores, Decomposers, Scavengers

What are some examples of omnivores?

• Humans, bears, raccoons, pigs

• Lions

• Giraffes

• Elephants

Explain the role of decomposers in an ecosystem.

• Decomposers primarily feed on live organisms in the ecosystem.

• Decomposers create new organisms in the ecosystem.

• Decomposers reduce the amount of oxygen in the ecosystem.

• Decomposers break down dead organisms and organic matter, releasing nutrients back into the ecosystem.

Describe a food chain involving carnivores.

• Producer (plants) -> Herbivore (e.g., deer) -> Carnivore (e.g., lion)

• Producer (plants) -> Herbivore (e.g., rabbit) -> Carnivore (e.g., fox)

• Consumer (animals) -> Predator (e.g., hawk) -> Prey (e.g., mouse)

• Primary producer (algae) -> Primary consumer (e.g., fish) -> Secondary consumer (e.g., shark)

Name an animal that is both a carnivore and a scavenger.

• lion

• hyena

• wolf

• vulture

How do decomposers help recycle nutrients in the ecosystem?

• Decomposers break down dead organisms and organic matter, releasing nutrients back into the soil.

• Decomposers reduce the nutrient content in the ecosystem

• Decomposers increase the toxicity of the soil

• Decomposers absorb nutrients from the soil

Give an example of a decomposer in the food chain.

• Fungi

• Herbivore

• Bacteria

• Carnivore

Why are scavengers important in maintaining ecosystem balance?

• Scavengers play a crucial role in nutrient cycling, disease prevention, and population control within ecosystems.

• Scavengers disrupt population control within ecosystems

• Scavengers have no impact on nutrient cycling

• Scavengers are harmful to the ecosystem balance

List three animals that are considered carnivores.

• Lion, Tiger, Wolf

• Bear

• Cheetah

• Elephant

What is the difference between a scavenger and a decomposer?

• Scavengers consume living organisms, while decomposers break down dead organisms.

• Scavengers break down dead organisms, while decomposers consume dead organisms.

• Scavengers consume dead organisms, while decomposers break down dead organisms into simpler substances.

• Scavengers break down dead organisms, while decomposers break down living organisms.

Explain why omnivores are considered versatile in their diet.

• Omnivores can only eat rocks

• Omnivores can only eat animals

• Omnivores can only eat plants

• Omnivores can eat a wide range of foods, including plants and animals.