Autotroph vs. Heterotroph

Front

What are consumers that eat ONLY PLANTS called?

Back

Herbivores

Front

What do you call organisms that can make their own food?

Back

Autotrophs

Front

What is the name of the process that autotrophs use to make food?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is another name to describe an autotroph?

Back

Producer

Front

What are consumers that eat BOTH Plants and Animals for food called?

Back

Omnivores

Front

What are consumers that eat ONLY ANIMALS called?

Back

Carnivores

Front

What is the primary source of energy for autotrophs?

Back

Sunlight

Front

What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

Back

They create food for themselves and other organisms.

Front

What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

Back

Autotrophs make their own food; heterotrophs consume other organisms for food.

Front

Give an example of an autotroph.

Back

Plants, algae, and some bacteria.