Types of living organisims Flashcards
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What is an autotroph?
An organism that produces its own food, typically through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.
True or False: Heterotrophs can produce their own food.
False
Fill in the blank: Herbivores primarily eat ______.
plants
What do carnivores primarily consume?
Other animals
Which type of consumer eats both plants and animals?
Omnivores
True or False: Decomposers play a crucial role in nutrient cycling.
True
What is the primary role of producers in an ecosystem?
To convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.
Give an example of an autotroph.
Plants
What are heterotrophs also known as?
Consumers
Fill in the blank: __________ are organisms that break down dead organic matter.
Decomposers
Which group of organisms is at the base of the food chain?
Producers
True or False: All herbivores are also omnivores.
False
What is the main difference between herbivores and carnivores?
Herbivores eat plants, while carnivores eat animals.
What is an example of a decomposer?
Fungi or bacteria
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of omnivores? A) Only eat plants B) Only eat animals C) Eat both plants and animals
C) Eat both plants and animals
Fill in the blank: __________ are essential for the decomposition process in ecosystems.
Decomposers
What type of organism are all plants classified as?
Autotrophs
True or False: Carnivores can be at the top of the food chain.
True
What role do herbivores play in food webs?
They serve as primary consumers.
In terms of energy flow, what is the first trophic level?
Producers
What do you call organisms that cannot make their own food?
Heterotrophs
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a decomposer? A) Earthworm B) Mushroom C) Rabbit
C) Rabbit
Fill in the blank: The process by which autotrophs convert sunlight into energy is called ______.
photosynthesis
What is a common example of a carnivore?
Lions or wolves
