Exploring Biomes and Ecosystems

Name three different types of biomes.

• Oceans

• Mountains

• Grasslands

• Forests, Deserts, Tundras

What part of the food chain are mushrooms?

• Producers

• Consumers

• Decomposers

• Super Mario Super Cool

What is an ecosystem?

• A type of weather pattern.

• An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

• A single species of animal in a habitat.

• A collection of plants in a garden.

What is a biome?

• A biome is a large ecological area characterized by specific climate, plants, and animals.

• A biome is a type of animal species.

• A biome is a specific type of weather pattern.

• A biome is a small garden area.

How do plants fit into a food chain?

• Plants fit into a food chain as primary producers.

• Plants are decomposers in a food chain.

• Plants are top predators in a food chain.

• Plants are secondary consumers in a food chain.

Animals that search for and eat animals that are already dead are called _______

• terrible animals

• rabbits

• Coca Cola

• scavengers

What is a producer in a food chain?

• A producer is an organism that creates its own food, usually through photosynthesis.

• A producer is a type of consumer that relies on other organisms for food.

• A producer is an organism that decomposes organic matter.

• A producer is an animal that eats plants.

Give an example of a consumer.

• A person buying groceries at a supermarket.

• A bank providing loans.

• A farmer growing vegetables.

• A company selling electronics.

What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

• Decomposers are primary consumers in the food chain.

• Decomposers recycle nutrients and help maintain ecosystem balance.

• Decomposers produce energy for plants.

• Decomposers compete with plants for sunlight.

Explain what a food chain is.

• A food chain is a circular diagram showing the relationships between different species.

• A food chain is a list of all the plants in a forest.

• A food chain is a method of cooking food in a specific order.

• A food chain is a linear representation of how energy and nutrients move through an ecosystem, from producers to various levels of consumers.