The Magic School Bus: Gets Eaten Quiz

What is the primary source of energy for ocean ecosystems?

• Thermal vents

• The sun

• Bioluminescent organisms

• Decomposers

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Which of the following is NOT a producer in ocean ecosystems?

• Phytoplankton

• Seaweed

• Coral

• Zooplankton

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What role do phytoplankton play in the ocean food chain?

• Primary consumers

• Secondary consumers

• Producers

• Decomposers

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Which organism is typically at the top of the ocean food chain?

• Krill

• Sharks

• Dolphins

• Sea turtles

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What happens to energy as it moves up the food chain?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It stays the same

• It is completely lost

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Why are decomposers important to ocean ecosystems?

• They provide energy for producers.

• They eat phytoplankton.

• They recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

• They help predators find their prey.

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What is a characteristic of a healthy ocean ecosystem?

• High levels of pollution

• A large number of top predators

• Limited species diversity

• Balanced populations of producers and consumers

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How do human activities impact ocean food chains?

• By increasing the number of producers

• By causing overfishing of certain species

• By adding more sunlight to the ecosystem

• By decreasing the amount of water in the oceans

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What is the term for an organism that eats both plants and animals?

• Herbivore

• Carnivore

• Omnivore

• Decomposer

Which of the following best describes the flow of energy in an ocean ecosystem?

• From decomposers to producers to consumers

• From producers to consumers to decomposers

• From consumers to producers to decomposers

• From decomposers to consumers to producers

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