Ecosystems and Food Webs

Elijah, Michael, and James went on a field trip to a forest. They observed the surroundings and the teacher asked, 'What would you call this whole setup including the trees, animals, and the physical environment?'

• A group of animals living together in a specific area.

• The study of rocks and minerals.

• The process of converting sunlight into energy.

• A community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment.

David, Abigail, and Mia are studying about ecosystems. They are particularly interested in understanding energy flow. Can you explain to them what energy flow in ecosystems is?

• It's like when David eats food and his body releases energy as heat during cellular respiration.

• It's similar to how Abigail's houseplants get energy from the sun through photosynthesis.

• It's like Mia's flashlight converting chemical energy in the batteries to light energy.

• It's like the transfer of energy when David's pet cat eats a mouse, which had eaten grains. This is a simple example of energy flow through a food chain.

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During a school trip to a wildlife reserve, Benjamin, Arjun, and Charlotte observed various animals. They noticed a particular interaction between two species. Which of the following could be an example of a predator-prey relationship they might have observed?

• Eagles and mice.

• Sharks and fish.

• Lions and zebras

• Wolves and rabbits.

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Kai, Liam, and Scarlett found a fallen tree in the forest. They noticed that it was slowly breaking down. What type of organisms are responsible for this?

• Organisms that break down dead or decaying organic matter.

• Organisms that live in dead or decaying organic matter.

• Organisms that produce dead or decaying organic matter.

• Organisms that consume dead or decaying organic matter.

Mason, Ethan, and James are studying the food chain in their biology class. They are discussing how energy flows through different trophic levels in a food chain. Can you help them understand this concept?

• Energy flows from tertiary consumers (like snakes) to secondary consumers (like frogs), then to primary consumers (like insects), and finally to producers (like plants).

• Energy flows from primary consumers (like rabbits) to producers (like grass), then to tertiary consumers (like foxes), and finally to secondary consumers (like snakes).

• Energy flows from secondary consumers (like birds) to tertiary consumers (like cats), then to primary consumers (like insects), and finally to producers (like flowers).

• Energy flows from producers (like grass) to primary consumers (like rabbits), then to secondary consumers (like foxes), and finally to tertiary consumers (like wolves).

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William, Abigail, and Lily are studying different organisms in their backyard. They are trying to understand the feeding relationships between these organisms. How would you describe the concept they are trying to understand?

• They are trying to create a list of all the foods that each organism eats.

• They are trying to describe the process of photosynthesis in plants.

• They are trying to create a graphical representation of the feeding relationships between different organisms in their backyard, also known as a food web.

• They are trying to create a diagram that shows the movement of energy through their backyard ecosystem.

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Charlotte, Mason, and Olivia are studying about ecosystems. They learned that plants are producers. What role do these producers, like plants, play in an ecosystem?

• Producers like plants convert inorganic compounds, such as carbon dioxide and water, into organic compounds like glucose.

• Producers like plants convert organic compounds into inorganic compounds.

• Producers like plants consume other organisms for energy.

• Producers like plants do not play a significant role in an ecosystem.

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In a school science project, Aria, Luna, and Oliver created a small ecosystem. What role do the plants in their ecosystem play?

• They consume other organisms for energy.

• They convert energy from the sun into food through photosynthesis.

• They break down dead organisms and waste materials.

• They control the population of other organisms.

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During a science class, Sophia, William, and Elijah were discussing about ecosystems. Sophia asked, 'What is the primary source of energy for an ecosystem?'

• Wind

• Sunlight

• Water

• Soil

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Harper, Abigail, and Priya are studying about an ecosystem. They learned about decomposers and are curious to know their role. Can you explain what decomposers do in an ecosystem using a real-world scenario?

• Decomposers, like fungi and bacteria, break down dead plants and animals in a forest, returning nutrients to the soil.

• Decomposers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis in a garden.

• Decomposers, like lions in a jungle, consume other organisms for energy.

• Decomposers, like squirrels in a park, compete with other organisms for resources.

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