3.9b

_________ are animals that eat BOTH plants and animals. 

• omnivore

• carnivore

• herbivore

a _______ shows how each living thing gets food and how nutrients and energy are passed from organism to organism. 

• ecosystem

• food chain

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Which of the following best describes the blue bird's (in the middle) role in this ecosystem?

• carnivore

• omnivore

• herbivore

• decomposer

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Which of the following best describes the deer's role in the ecosystem?

• herbivore

• omnivore

• carnivore

• decomposer

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Which of the following best describes the wolf's role in this ecosystem?

• herbivore

• omnivore

• carnivore

• decomposer

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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Earthworms help break down plant and animal remains and return the nutrients back into the soil. What are earthworms?

• consumers

• decomposers

• producers

• predators

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This graph shows the population of coral reef fish in a certain area over several years. What is the best explanation for what is happening to the population of coral reef fish in this area?

• The fish have more shelter from predators.

• There are more predators in the ecosystem.

• The food supply of the fish has increased.

• The amount of sunlight is increasing.

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In this food chain, the arrows are used to show the flow of energy. The grasshopper gets its energy directly from the

• Grass

• Snake

• Frog

• Sun

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The diagram shows a grassland food chain. If the mice are removed from this food chain, which animal population would most likely be affected first?

• Plant seeds

• Field Mice

• Snakes

• Mountain Lions

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Which of the following is represented in the diagram below?

• Evaporation of water

• Transfer of energy

• Reflection of light

• Animal life cycle

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