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What is the primary role of producers in a food chain?

• To capture energy from sunlight through photosynthesis

• To consume primary consumers

• To decompose organic matter

• To act as apex predators

Which of the following best describes a food web?

• A single linear sequence of organisms each feeding on the next

• A network of interconnected food chains within an ecosystem

• A list of organisms that decompose organic matter

• A hierarchy of organisms based on size

What is a trophic level?

• A position in the sequence of energy transfers within a food chain or web

• A type of ecosystem found near volcanic vents

• A method of photosynthesis used by deep-sea bacteria

• A measure of the amount of sunlight captured by producers

In deep-sea environments near volcanic vents, what process do bacteria use to create glucose?

• Chemosynthesis

• Photosynthesis

• Decomposition

• Respiration

Why is the complexity of food webs important for ecosystem stability?

• It allows for more flexibility and resilience in the face of environmental changes

• It ensures that all organisms have a single food source

• It prevents the accumulation of toxic materials

• It simplifies the study of ecological interactions