Energy Transfer in Ecosystems

Front

If the lemming population is removed from the web, what is a likely short-term effect?

Back

The snowy owl population will decrease.

Front

Food chain in freshwater ponds: Ducks and snails eat grass and algae. Snails are eaten by mice and ducks. Foxes prefer mice but will eat ducks.

Back

grass --> snails --> mice --> fox

Answer explanation

All food chains must start with a producer!

Front

In the food web provided, which organism is considered an omnivore? Options: Grasshopper, Frog, Mouse, Hawk

Back

Mouse

Front

Are the grasshopper and the snake directly connected?

Back

False

Front

How many producers are in this image?

Back

3

Front

Where does the red tail hawk directly get his energy from?

Back

Hare (rabbit)

Front

Fungi, bacteria, and worms can all break down organic material. What is the correct name for these types of organisms?

Back

Decomposers

Front

An organism that must eat other organisms for nutrients.

Back

Consumer

Front

Organisms that transform energy from the Sun and use carbon dioxide and water to make food

Back

Producers

Front

Organism that obtains energy by eating only plants

Back

Herbivore