Food Chain Quiz

What is the primary role of producers in a food chain?

• To prey on other organisms for food

• To decompose organic matter

• To convert sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis

• To regulate prey populations

How do primary consumers obtain energy in a food chain?

• By hunting and capturing prey

• By breaking down organic matter

• By feeding on producers

• By consuming detritus

Which of the following is NOT an example of a primary consumer in the described food chains?

• Prairie Dog

• Squirrel

• Coyote

• Zooplankton

What is the primary role of decomposers in a food chain?

• To regulate predator populations

• To convert sunlight into energy

• To break down organic matter and return nutrients to the soil

• To serve as food for primary consumers

According to the text, what do oak trees provide for the ecosystem?

• Shelter for predators

• Food and habitat for various wildlife species

• Nutrients for primary consumers

• Protection from natural disasters

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of the following statements about squirrels is supported by the text?

• Squirrels primarily feed on insects and carrion.

• Squirrels influence seed dispersal and soil composition through their activities.

• Squirrels are considered apex predators in forest ecosystems.

• Squirrels primarily feed on algae in freshwater ecosystems.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

What is the main role of zooplankton in freshwater ecosystems?

• To regulate the population of algae

• To provide food for small fish

• To decompose organic matter

• To serve as producers

How do small fish contribute to the stability of aquatic ecosystems?

• By preying on algae and preventing overgrowth

• By serving as prey for larger predators

• By regulating the population of zooplankton

• By competing with algae for nutrients

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as prey for the Great Blue Heron?

• Fish

• Frogs

• Small mammals

• Prairie dogs

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What role do tertiary consumers like the Great Blue Heron play in ecosystems?

• They regulate the population of primary consumers

• They provide food for decomposers

• They serve as producers in food chains

• They help regulate prey populations and maintain ecosystem health