Ecosystem

An Alaskan brown bear eats wild berries, leaves, fish, and small rodents. What is the energy role of the Alaskan brown bear?

• carnivore

• herbivore

• omnivore

• decomposer

An African lion eats antelope and other grazing animals. What is the energy role of the African lion?

• carnivore

• herbivore

• omnivore

• decomposer

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

A shelf fungus absorbs nutrients from the wood of dead trees. What is the energy role of the shelf fungus?

• carnivore

• herbivore

• omnivore

• decomposer

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Organisms are classified as producers or consumers according to the way they

• obtain energy

• release wastes

• produce offspring

• move from place to place

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

An animal that eats both plants and animals is classified as

• an herbivore

• an omnivore

• a producer

• a consumer

Identify the gas represented by X.

• carbon dioxide

• nitrogen

• oxygen

• methane

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which organism is considered an omnivore in this food web?

• mountain lion

• trees

• cricket

• mouse

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

What is an organism called that makes food through photosynthesis?

• Consumer

• Decomposer

• Carnivore

• Producer

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which of the following is a main producer in most ecosystems?

• Bacteria

• Animals

• Fungi

• Plants

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What do you call animals that eat only plants or plant parts?

• Omnivores

• Decomposers

• Carnivores

• Herbivores