Energy in the Ecosystem

Which of the following organisms is described as producing their own energy by using sunlight?

• Heterotroph
• Consumer
• Producer
• Omnivore

Which of the following organisms would be an example of a heterotroph?

• Sunflower
• Archaebacteria
• Lion
• Soi

What would be an example of an abiotic factor in this picture?

• Clownfish
• Coral
• Water
• Sea Anenome

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following best describes the flow of energy?

• primary producer>primary consumer>secondary consumer>third level consumer>tertiary consumer
• tertiary consumer>third level consumer>secondary consumer>primary consumer>primary producer
• primary consumer>secondary consumer>third level consumer>tertiary consumer>primary producer
• None of the above

Which of the following organisms is responsible for break down waste into simple organic matter?

• Autotroph
• Heterotroph
• Detritivore
• Decomposer

Which of the following organisms is a predator for the frog?

• Butterfly
• Caterpillar
• Snake
• Chipmunk

Where does the excess energy that is not used go in the ecosystem?

• Decomposers break it down
• It is released as heat
• It flows back down the energy pyramid
• It just disappears

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the major energy source for an autotroph?

• Other organisms
• Sunlight

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which of the following would be an example of a Primary Consumer?

• Tulip
• Giraffe
• Dog
• Lion

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Why is it important to have many food sources for animals in an ecosystem?

• Because it creates a more stable ecosystem
• Because animals have more choices of what they eat.
• Because it allows for more animals to go extinct.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5