What is the role of herbivores in an ecosystem?
Producer Consumer Decomposers

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Herbivores are primary consumers that feed on producers, playing a crucial role in transferring energy from plants to higher trophic levels.
Herbivores are secondary consumers that primarily feed on carnivores.
Herbivores are decomposers that break down dead organic matter.
Herbivores are producers that generate energy through photosynthesis.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How do producers contribute to the energy flow in an ecosystem?
They consume other organisms for energy.
They convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.
They decompose organic matter to release nutrients.
They regulate the population of herbivores in the ecosystem.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Name a common decomposer organism.
Bacteria
Fungi
Insects
Plants
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Can an organism be both a consumer and a decomposer?
No, organisms can only be consumers or decomposers, not both.
Yes, some organisms, like certain fungi and bacteria, can act as both consumers and decomposers depending on the context.
Only plants can be consumers and decomposers.
Decomposers are always separate from consumers in the food chain.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Why are decomposers often overlooked in discussions about ecosystems?
They are not as visible as producers and consumers, yet they play a vital role in maintaining ecosystem balance.
They are less important than producers and consumers in the food chain.
They are often confused with producers due to their role in nutrient cycling.
They only exist in specific types of ecosystems and are not universally important.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is a producer in an ecosystem?
An organism that can make its own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, serving as a primary source of energy for consumers.
An organism that consumes other organisms for energy.
A type of consumer that feeds on producers.
An organism that decomposes dead matter and recycles nutrients.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?
Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil and making them available for producers.
Decomposers produce energy through photosynthesis, supporting the food chain.
Decomposers compete with producers for sunlight and nutrients in the soil.
Decomposers create new organic matter from inorganic substances.
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