Ecosystem Quiz

All producers make their own food. To make their own food they use a process called photosynthesis. Photosynthesis uses which of the following ingredients?

• water, sunlight, soil

• water, air, sunlight

• water, sunlight, carbon dioxide

• water, soil, air

Which of the following is an example of a decomposer?

• insect
• fungus
• frog

• plant

Which of the following is an example of a producer?

• animals
• rocks
• clouds
• plants

Which is an example of a consumer?

• lion
• fly

• grass

• mold

Which of the following is an example of something that is abiotic?

• tree
• bird
• cloud
• rock

Which statement best describes how energy is transformed during photosysthesis?

• Energy from sunlight is transformed into chemical energy in the form of food

• Energy from sunlight is transformed into electrical energy
• Energy from sunlight is transformed into mechanical energy
• Energy from sunlight is transformed into heat energy

All energy in ecosystems comes from the?

• sun
• soil
• water
• wind

Which of the following choices represents two consumers?

• grass and grasshoppers

• rabbit and dog

• mushrooms and frog

• turtle and flower

Which of the following groups are examples of carnivores?

• Elephants, giraffes, and zebras
• Lions, tigers, and wolves
• Dolphins, whales, and sharks
• Cows, horses, and pigs

Which of the following statements best describes a decomposer?

• A decomposer is an organism that produces its own food through photosynthesis.
• A decomposer is an organism that preys on other organisms for food.
• A decomposer is an organism that helps in the process of pollination.
• A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead or decaying organic matter.