Investigation 1.1-Check Study Guide

Is a BEAR a producers (P), consumers (C), and decomposers (D)?

• Producer

• Consumers

• Decomposer

Is a CHIPMUNK a producers (P), consumers (C), and decomposers (D)?

• Producer

• Consumers

• Decomposer

Is a GRASS a producers (P), consumers (C), and decomposers (D)?

• Producer

• Consumers

• Decomposer

Is a BACTERIA a producers (P), consumers (C), and decomposers (D)?

• Producer

• Consumers

• Decomposer

Is a BLUEBERRIES a producers (P), consumers (C), and decomposers (D)?

• Producer

• Consumers

• Decomposer

Decomposers break down organic material to provide nutrients for plants.

• True

• False

Organisms like fungi aid decomposition because they break down dead organisms.

• True

• False

Bacteria break down detritus into simple minerals.

• True

• False

Animals like wolves are decomposers because they eat other animals.

• True

• False

What type of organism is missing from the food web?

• Producers

• Consumers

• Decomposers

• Carnivores