Carbon and Energy in Ecosystems

Which of the following is an example of a producer?

• Human

• Grizzly Bear

• Orca

• Oak Tree

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The capturing of the suns energy is possible through a process called _____________

• Chemosynthesis

• Photosynthesis

• Cellular Respiration

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The process of breaking down of energy-rich molecules to harvest the energy is known as _________________

• Chemosynthesis

• Photosynthesis

• Cellular Respiration

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What type of organism makes its own food?

• consumer
• carnivore
• producer
• animal

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Where do producers get their energy from?

• the ground
• other animals
• decomposers
• the sun

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Which choice has a group of only consumers?

• grass, cows, birds
• tigers, turtles, seaweed
• owl, snake, bear
• castus, sun, mushroom

Which choice has a group of only producers?

• red wolf, coyote, grey wolf
• sunflower, grass, pine tree
• mushrooms and worms
• seaweed, algae, mushrooms

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How is the sun a part of a food chain?

• it is eaten
• it is the energy source
• it feeds animals
• it tastes good

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What is a food chain?

• A necklace.
• Jewelry made of food.
• A path showing how energy moves from one living thing to another.
• A life cycle.

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What do the arrows represent in a food chain?

• Stop
• Start
• "Gives energy to"

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