Energy Flow in Ecosystems

Which group of organisms is missing from the food web above?

• Carnivore

• Herbivore

• Omnivore

• Decomposer

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Looking at the chart below what type of organism is the Alaskan brown bear?

• Carnivore

• Herbivore

• Omnivore

• Decomposer

Which of the following has the largest population in the Indian River Lagoon system?

• Crab

• Egret

• Flounder

• Phytoplankton

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In the Indian River Lagoon System, many organisms compete for food. Which organism in the food web competes with the egrets for food?

• Clam worm

• Crab

• Flounder

• Heron

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What is the primary source of energy for the ecosystem pictured above?

• Grass and Green plants

• Hawks and Deer

• Tadpoles and Fish

• Sun

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Which of the following is a tertiary consumer from the food web shown?

• Kite

• Owl

• Jackal

• Tree

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Which two organisms compete for the rabbit for energy?

• Mouse and Tree

• Owl and Goat

• Wildcat and Jackal

• Lion and Jackal

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In this food web, which of the following organisms eats the largest variety of different producers?

• Mouse

• Grasshopper

• Dragonfly

• Butterfly

A student has set up an artificial ecosystem for a class project. This ecosystem has producers, first-level consumers, second-level consumers, and third-level consumers. By accident, a chemical enters the ecosystem and kills all of the first-level consumers. Which group(s) of organisms will most likely survive?

• Producers
• second-level consumers
• second-level and third-level consumers
• third-level consumers and producers

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Organisms that make their own food

• Producer

• Consumer

• Decomposer

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