Energy in Ecosystems

What is an example of a producer?

• A rose bush.

• A rabbit.

• A mushroom.

• A lion.

Where is the greatest amount of energy found on an energy pyramid?

• At the top.

• In the middle.

• At the bottom.

• At the sides.

What happens to energy as it moves up the energy pyramid?

• It increases.

• It remains constant.

• It decreases.

• It fluctuates.

What is a food web?

• A simple linear sequence of organisms

• A complex network of interconnected food chains.

• A type of food chain with only herbivores

• A diagram showing the energy flow in a single species

What is the main source of energy for plants?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Artificial Light

• Soil Nutrients

What do we call the flow of energy through an ecosystem?

• Energy transfer.

• Energy circulation.

• Energy distribution.

• Energy conversion.

What is an example of a consumer?

• A cow.

• A tree.

• A rock.

• A cloud.

What are organisms that eat both plants and animals called?

• Carnivores

• Herbivores

• Omnivores

• Detritivores

What is the role of sunlight in an ecosystem?

• It provides energy for photosynthesis.

• It cools the atmosphere.

• It increases soil erosion.

• It promotes the growth of fungi.

What do we call organisms that make their own food?

• Consumers

• Decomposers

• Producers

• Herbivores