Tropic Levels Quiz

What are tropic levels?

• Tropic levels are the different layers of the Earth's atmosphere.

• Tropic levels are the different stages of plant growth.

• Tropic levels are the various regions of the world that experience tropical climates.

• Tropic levels are hierarchical levels in a food chain or food web.

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How many tropic levels are there in an ecosystem?

• 0

• 10

• 2

• 5

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What is the primary source of energy in a tropic level?

• sun

• wind

• water

• soil

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What is the role of producers in tropic levels?

• Producers obtain energy from the soil.

• Producers release energy through respiration.

• Producers convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

• Producers consume energy from other organisms.

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What are the primary consumers in a food chain?

• Herbivores

• Carnivores

• Omnivores

• Decomposers

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What happens to the energy as it moves up the tropic levels?

• The energy decreases.

• The energy increases.

• The energy fluctuates.

• The energy stays the same.

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What is the significance of decomposers in tropic levels?

• Decomposers break down dead organic matter and recycle nutrients.

• Decomposers help in the process of photosynthesis.

• Decomposers are responsible for the production of oxygen.

• Decomposers play a role in the food chain by consuming primary producers.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

• A food chain consists of only producers, while a food web includes both producers and consumers.

• A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms, while a food web is a more complex network of interconnected food chains.

• A food chain is a visual representation, while a food web is a written description.

• A food chain shows the flow of energy, while a food web shows the flow of matter.

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What is the top predator in a tropic level called?

• ultimate predator

• dominant predator

• apex predator

• primary predator

How does the loss of one species in a tropic level affect the entire ecosystem?

• The loss of one species in a tropic level can actually improve the overall biodiversity of the ecosystem.

• The loss of one species in a tropic level only affects other species in the same trophic level.

• The loss of one species in a tropic level can disrupt the food chain and impact the overall biodiversity and stability of the ecosystem.

• The loss of one species in a tropic level has no impact on the ecosystem.

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