Food Chains Everglades

What was the primary reason for establishing Everglades National Park?

• To conduct scientific research

• To protect an ecosystem

• To promote tourism

• To protect endangered species

Why are ecosystems like the Everglades important?

• All of the above

• They provide recreational areas

• They are home to unique species

• They support complex food webs

What is the initial source of energy for the food chain?

• Plants

• Soil nutrients

• The Sun

• Water

Which organism is considered a primary producer in the Everglades?

• Mosquito larva

• Periphyton

• Gambusia

• Great blue heron

What process do producers use to convert sunlight into food energy?

• Digestion

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Fermentation

What role does the mosquito larva play in the food chain?

• Producer

• Top predator

• Primary consumer

• Secondary consumer

Which animal is considered a tertiary consumer?

• Mosquito fish

• Periphyton

• American alligator

• Great blue heron

What is the term used for the top predator in a food chain?

• Producer

• Primary consumer

• Secondary consumer

• Apex predator

What percentage of energy is typically passed on to the next level in a food chain?

• About 75%

• About 50%

• About 10%

• About 25%

What is a food web?

• A graphical representation of water flow

• A single chain of energy transfer

• A complex system of overlapping food chains

• A method of farming in wetlands