Studyjams Ecosystems

What are plants and animals that get their energy from eating other things?

• producers

• consumers

• decomposers

• herbivores

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following shows the proper order of a food chain?

• producers--> carnivores--> decomposers--> herbivores

• herbivores--> decomposers--> producers--> carnivores

• producers--> herbivores--> carnivores--> decomposers

• producers--> carnivores--> herbivores--> decomposers

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the difference between a second-level consumer and a third-level consumer?

• Third-level consumers eat other carnivores, and second-level consumers do not.

• Second-level consumers only eat plants, and third-level consumers eat plants and animals.

• Second-level consumers eat meat, while third-level consumers eat plants.

• Third-level consumers produce their own food, and second-level consumers must find their food in nature.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which part of the food chain only eats meat?

• an herbivore

• a producer

• a carnivore

• a decomposer

How do consumers get energy?

• by adapting to their environment

• by moving around

• by sleeping

• by eating

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

What happens if a portion of the food chain is broken?

• Only consumers would be affected.

• All the organisms in the chain are affected.

• The decomposers and producers are affected.

• Second-level consumers would cease to exist.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

An elephant eats only plants. Which type of consumer is an elephant?

• an herbivore

• a carnivore

• a second-level consumer

• a third-level consumer