EcoLife Explorers

Which of the following is an example of a microorganism?

• A. Elephant

• B. Fungi

• C. Cactus

• D. Eagle

Which part of a food web is responsible for breaking down dead organisms?

• A. Producer

• B. Consumer

• C. Predator

• D. Decomposer

What do microorganisms require to grow on agar jelly?

• A. Light and water

• B. Nutrients and warmth

• C. Oxygen and sunlight

• D. Soil and air

What is the primary function of bacteria in the environment?

• Consuming other bacteria

• Decomposing organic matter

• Photosynthesis

• Producing oxygen

Which of the following is NOT a role of decomposers?

• A. Breaking down dead plants and animals

• B. Releasing nutrients back into the soil

• C. Producing their own food using sunlight

• D. Supporting the food web by recycling nutrients

Fungi are producers in the food chain.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Algae can make their own food by photosynthesis.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Decomposers are essential for maintaining nutrient cycling in ecosystems.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following best describes bacteria?

• A. Multi-celled organism

• B. Photosynthetic organism

• C. Single-celled organism

• D. Decomposer that uses sunlight

What is fungi primarily associated with?

• A. Photosynthesis

• B. Mold or yeast

• C. Producing oxygen

• D. Moving with cilia