Producers in an Ecosystem Quiz

What are producers in an ecosystem?

• Animals that eat plants

• Organisms that make their own food

• Decomposers that break down dead matter

• Consumers that eat other animals

Which of the following is the main example of a producer given in the text?

• Animals

• Fungi

• Plants

• Bacteria

What three main things do producers use to make their own food?

• Soil, air, and water

• Water, air, and sunlight energy

• Nutrients, soil, and sunlight

• Carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water

Where do most plants store their excess food?

• In their leaves

• In their flowers

• In their roots or stems

• In their seeds

Which gas from the air do plants likely use to make food?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

Why are producers important in an ecosystem?

• They eat other organisms

• They break down dead matter

• They make their own food

• They control the population of other species

What process do plants use to make their own food?

• Digestion

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Fermentation

How does storing excess food benefit plants?

• It helps them grow taller

• It allows them to survive when resources are scarce

• It makes their leaves greener

• It helps them attract pollinators

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as something producers use to make food?

• Water

• Air

• Sunlight

• Soil

How do producers differ from consumers in an ecosystem?

• Producers are larger than consumers

• Producers make their own food, while consumers rely on eating other organisms

• Producers live longer than consumers

• Producers can survive without water, but consumers cannot