Organisms and Food Chains Quiz

What type of organism MAKES its own food?

• Autotroph

• Heterotroph

• Decomposer

• Parasite

What type of organism has to eat/“take in” its own food?

• Autotroph

• Heterotroph

• Phototroph

• Chemotroph

Can a primary consumer ever be an omnivore?

• Yes, a primary consumer can be an omnivore.

• No, a primary consumer cannot be an omnivore.

• Only in specific ecosystems.

• It depends on the food chain.

Can a primary consumer ever be an herbivore?

• Yes, primary consumers are always herbivores.

• No, primary consumers are never herbivores.

• Yes, but only in specific ecosystems.

• No, primary consumers are always carnivores.

A primary consumer can be a carnivore.

• True

• False

Can a secondary consumer ever be an omnivore?

• Yes, a secondary consumer can be an omnivore.

• No, a secondary consumer cannot be an omnivore.

• Only in specific ecosystems.

• It depends on the food chain.

Can a secondary consumer ever be an herbivore?

• Yes, if it consumes only plants.

• No, because secondary consumers eat primary consumers.

• Yes, if it occasionally eats plants.

• No, because herbivores are primary consumers.

Can a secondary consumer ever be a carnivore?

• Yes, always

• No, never

• Yes, sometimes

• Only in specific ecosystems

What process does an organism do that allows it to make its own food?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Digestion

• Excretion

What type of organism is at the BEGINNING of a food chain?

• Producer

• Consumer

• Decomposer

• Predator