Taiga Ecosystem and Food Web

The video reviews the Taiga food web, starting with the Sun as the energy source for producers like blue pine and grasses. It then covers primary consumers such as Gophers and Voles, secondary consumers like Chipmunks and Coyotes, and tertiary consumers including Foxes and Barn Owls. The role of decomposers, specifically bacteria, is also discussed. The video concludes with a reminder to check answers and practice independently.

What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'taiga'?

• tah-ga

• tee-ga

• tie-ga

• tay-ga

Which of the following is a producer in the Taiga ecosystem?

• Blue pine

• Gophers

• Coyotes

• Barn owls

What is the primary source of energy for producers in the Taiga?

• Wind

• Sun

• Soil

• Water

Which animal in the Taiga eats both blue pine and grasses?

• Voles

• Gophers

• Foxes

• Barn owls

What do voles primarily consume in the Taiga?

• Coyotes

• Chipmunks

• Grasses

• Blue pine

Which of the following animals is a secondary consumer in the Taiga?

• Blue pine

• Barn owls

• Grasses

• Chipmunks

What do coyotes primarily feed on in the Taiga?

• Voles

• Blue pine

• Gophers

• Grasses

Which animal is not preyed upon by any other organism in the Taiga?

• Barn owls

• Chipmunks

• Gophers

• Voles

What role do bacteria play in the Taiga ecosystem?

• Secondary consumers

• Primary consumers

• Producers

• Decomposers

What should you do before starting the independent practice?

• Draw the food web

• Watch the video again

• Check your answers

• Read a book