Ecosystem Energy Flow Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a producer in an ecosystem?

• Eagle

• Algae

• Mushroom

• Lion

What is the primary source of energy for most food chains?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Ocean

• The Wind

Which trophic level is made up of herbivores?

• Primary producers

• Primary consumers

• Tertiary consumers

• Secondary consumers

What role do decomposers play in the food chain?

• They produce their own food

• They consume primary consumers

• They break down dead matter

• They are at the top of the food chain

What does an energy pyramid illustrate about energy flow in an ecosystem?

• Energy decreases as it moves up trophic levels

• Energy is equally distributed across all levels

• Energy remains constant across all levels

• Energy increases as it moves up trophic levels