eosystem Flashcards

(8 cards)

1
Q

What is an ecosystem?

A

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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Fill in the blank: Producers in an ecosystem are primarily ______.

A

plants

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2
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What role do consumers play in an ecosystem?

A

Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy.

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3
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Which of the following is a primary consumer? A) Lion B) Grasshopper C) Oak Tree

A

B) Grasshopper

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4
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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

A

A food chain shows a single pathway of energy flow, while a food web shows multiple interconnected pathways.

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True or False: Decomposers break down dead organic matter and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

A

True

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6
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Short answer: Name one example of a tertiary consumer.

A

Eagle

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7
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Fill in the blank: The ______ trophic level consists of organisms that produce their own food.

A

first

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