Quiz about Economics Producers and Consumers

Question 1

In an ecosystem, which of the following best describes the role of producers?

Accepted Answer

They produce energy through photosynthesis.

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They consume other organisms for energy.

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They decompose organic matter.

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They compete with consumers for resources.

Question 2

Which of the following is a primary consumer in a food chain?

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Deer

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Grass

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Lion

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Fungi

Question 3

What is the main source of energy for producers in an ecosystem?

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Solar energy

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Chemical energy

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Thermal energy

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Nuclear energy

Question 4

In a food web, what role do consumers play?

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They transfer energy by eating other organisms.

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They produce energy for the ecosystem.

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They convert solar energy into chemical energy.

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They decompose dead organic matter.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a secondary consumer?

Accepted Answer

Snake

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Rabbit

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Grasshopper

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Grass

Question 6

How do producers contribute to the carbon cycle?

Accepted Answer

By absorbing carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

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By releasing carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

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By decomposing organic matter.

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By consuming other organisms.

Question 7

What is the relationship between producers and consumers in an ecosystem?

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Producers provide energy for consumers.

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Producers eat consumers.

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Consumers produce energy for producers.

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Consumers decompose producers.

Question 8

Which of the following processes is primarily carried out by producers?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Decomposition

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Predation

Question 9

In a marine ecosystem, which organism is most likely a producer?

Accepted Answer

Seaweed

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Shark

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Jellyfish

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Crab

Question 10

What is the role of decomposers in the ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

They break down dead organic matter.

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They produce energy through photosynthesis.

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They consume producers and consumers.

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They compete with producers for sunlight.

Question 11

Which of the following best describes a food chain?

Accepted Answer

A linear sequence of organisms where each is eaten by the next.

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A network of interconnected food webs.

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A cycle of energy flow in an ecosystem.

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A group of organisms that share the same habitat.

Question 12

How do consumers obtain energy in an ecosystem?

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By consuming other organisms.

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By producing their own food.

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By decomposing organic matter.

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By absorbing sunlight.

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a tertiary consumer?

Accepted Answer

Wolf

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Grass

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Rabbit

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Deer

Question 14

What is the primary function of chlorophyll in producers?

Accepted Answer

To absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.

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To absorb water.

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To decompose organic matter.

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To provide structural support.

Question 15

In a terrestrial ecosystem, which of the following is a producer?

Accepted Answer

Oak tree

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Mushroom

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Fox

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Earthworm

Question 16

What is the main difference between producers and consumers?

Accepted Answer

Producers make their own food, consumers eat other organisms.

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Producers decompose organic matter, consumers do not.

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Producers are always animals, consumers are always plants.

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Producers and consumers both produce energy.

Question 17

Which of the following organisms is a primary consumer?

Accepted Answer

Grasshopper

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Hawk

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Oak tree

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Mushroom

Question 18

What is the role of sunlight in the process of photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

It provides energy for producers to make food.

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It decomposes organic matter.

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It is consumed by animals for energy.

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It is absorbed by consumers for growth.

Question 19

Which of the following is a characteristic of a consumer?

Accepted Answer

They rely on other organisms for energy.

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They produce their own food.

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They decompose dead matter.

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They convert sunlight into energy.

Question 20

In an aquatic ecosystem, which of the following is a producer?

Accepted Answer

Algae

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Fish

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Crab

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Dolphin

Question 21

What is the primary role of producers in the nitrogen cycle?

Accepted Answer

To absorb nitrogen from the soil.

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To fix nitrogen from the atmosphere.

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To consume nitrogen-rich organisms.

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To decompose nitrogen compounds.

Question 22

Which of the following best describes a food web?

Accepted Answer

A network of interconnected food chains.

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A linear sequence of organisms where each is eaten by the next.

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A cycle of energy flow in an ecosystem.

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A group of organisms that share the same habitat.

Question 23

How do decomposers differ from producers and consumers?

Accepted Answer

Decomposers break down dead organic matter.

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Decomposers produce their own food.

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Decomposers consume living organisms.

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Decomposers compete with producers for sunlight.

Question 24

Which of the following is an example of a producer in a desert ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

Cactus

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Scorpion

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Lizard

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Vulture

Question 25

What is the significance of producers in an ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

They are the primary source of energy for all other organisms.

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They decompose dead matter.

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They compete with consumers for resources.

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They are the top predators in the food chain.

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