Organisms and Environment STAAR

A wetland food chain is shown below.

Which table shows the correct role of each organism?

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which type of organism is missing from this food web?

• Decomposer

• Predator

• Consumer

• Producer

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

A partial rain forest food web is shown. How many types of organisms in this food web obtain energy directly from producers?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

A partial forest food web is shown. What role do turkeys play in this food web?

• Decomposer

• Predator

• Consumer

• Producer

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

A partial hedgerow food web is shown. Which table shows the correct role of organisms in the food web?

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

A partial swamp food web is shown. In this food web, energy is transferred directly between-

• mosquitos and mudskippers

• kingfishers and mangrove crabs

• prawn and mosquito larvae

• kingfishers and mangrove trees

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

A partial forest food web is shown. Which statement correctly describes the transfer of energy in a food chain in this ecosystem?

• Energy is transferred from berries to bears to elk

• Energy is transferred from grasses to marmots to bobcats

• Energy is transferred from bobcats to grouses to grasses

• Energy is transferred from grasses to elk to grouses

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The table lists some of the types of animals that live in an ecosystem and what they eat. Based on the information in the table, which of the following food chains shows one way energy flows in this ecosystem?

• Leaves > caterpillars > raccoons > vultures

• Leaves > slugs > caterpillars

• Owls > raccoons > Berries

• Leaves > slugs > owls

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following best describes the role of producers in an ecosystem?

• They decompose organic matter.

• They convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

• They consume other organisms for energy.

• They recycle nutrients back into the soil.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the primary function of the roots in most plants?

• To perform photosynthesis

• To absorb water and nutrients from the soil

• To produce flowers and seeds

• To support the plant's leaves

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1