Producer, Consumer or Decomposer

Give an example of a Decomposer.

• A worm

• A tree

• A rabbit

• A lion

Give an example of a Consumer.

• An octopus is a consumer because it eats other organisms for energy.

• A plant is a consumer because it produces its own food through photosynthesis.

• A mushroom is a consumer because it absorbs nutrients from the soil.

• A cow is a consumer because it eats grass and other plants.

Why are Decomposers important for the environment?

• They produce oxygen for the atmosphere.

• They recycle nutrients, helping to keep the ecosystem healthy.

• They are the primary producers in the food chain.

• They help in the formation of soil by breaking down rocks.

What role do Decomposers play in an ecosystem?

• They produce energy through photosynthesis.

• They recycle nutrients back into the soil, which helps producers grow.

• They compete with producers for sunlight and water.

• They are the primary consumers in the food chain.

How do Decomposers obtain energy?

• By photosynthesis

• By breaking down dead organic matter

• By consuming living plants

• By hunting other animals

How do Consumers obtain energy?

• By photosynthesis like plants.

• By eating plants or other animals.

• By absorbing sunlight directly.

• By drinking water only.

What is a Producer?

• An organism that can make its own food, usually through photosynthesis.

• An organism that consumes other organisms for energy.

• A type of consumer that feeds on decomposed matter.

• A living being that cannot produce its own food and relies on others.

What is the difference between a Producer and a Consumer?

• A producer makes its own food, while a consumer must eat other organisms for energy.

• A producer is an animal, while a consumer is a plant.

• A producer can only be a herbivore, while a consumer can be a carnivore or omnivore.

• A producer relies on sunlight, while a consumer relies on water.

What is a Consumer?

• An organism that can make its own food

• An organism that cannot make its own food and must eat other organisms for energy

• A type of plant that produces energy through photosynthesis

• An organism that only eats plants

What role do Consumers play in an ecosystem?

• Consumers are the primary producers of energy in the ecosystem.

• Consumers help control the population of producers and other consumers, maintaining balance in the ecosystem.

• Consumers are responsible for decomposing organic matter in the ecosystem.

• Consumers provide shelter and habitat for other organisms.