Ecosystems Pt. 1

Front

What is an animal that ONLY eats plants called?

Back

Herbivore

Front

What would likely happen if there were a sudden increase in the cricket population?

Back

There would be a decrease in the grass/flowers population.

Front

What is a simple chain that shows the flow of energy (what eats what) starting with the sun?

Back

Food chain

Front

What type of organism is capable of producing its own food through photosynthesis?

Back

Autotroph

Front

Which organisms are food sources for the Mayfly?

Back

Frog, salamander, and trout.

Front

What is the term for organisms that eat other organisms?

Back

Heterotroph

Front

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

Back

Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

Front

What is a food web?

Back

A complex network of feeding relationships among various organisms in an ecosystem.

Front

What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

Back

Herbivores eat plants, while carnivores eat other animals.

Front

What is a trophic level?

Back

A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, representing the flow of energy.