Ecology #3 ~ Energy Flow

This group of organisms are the source of all energy in an ecosystem

An organism that needs to eat other organisms to obtain energy is known as a:

• autotroph
• producer
• heterotroph
• mutualist

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

This is the SCIENTIFIC NAME given to organisms such as plants that make their own food.

An organism that gets energy from breaking down dead organisms or waste ...

• producer
• consumer
• decomposer
• autotroph

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is a carnivore?

• an animal that gets energy by eating other animals
• an animal that gets energy by eating only plants
• an animal that gets energy by eating both plants and animals
• an animal that makes its own energy through photosynthesis

An animal that gets energy from only eating other animals is know as a(n) ...

• herbivore

• carnivore

• omnivore

• autotroph

• producer

Which of the following is a decomposer? (2)

• fungus

• blueberry bush

• hyena

• cows

• bacteria

What does a Primary Consumer eat?

• Tertiary consumers only

• Secondary only

• Producers only

• Producers and other primary consumers

• Secondary and tertiary consumers

A(n) ................. is an organism that eats BOTH plants and animals for energy.

Which organism contains the most energy in this biomass pyramid?

• Grasses

• Grasshoppers

• Mice

• Snakes