Herbivores, Carnivores, and Omnivores

What do omnivores eat?

• Only plants

• Only animals

• Both plants and animals

• Neither plants nor animals

Why are herbivores important in the ecosystem?

• They help in the growth of plants by spreading seeds and maintaining plant populations.

• They are the primary producers in the food chain.

• They compete with carnivores for food resources.

• They are responsible for pollinating flowers.

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What do herbivores eat?

• Meat and fish

• Leaves, fruits, nuts, and grass

• Insects and worms

• Seeds and grains

Give an example of a carnivore.

• Elephant

• Lion

• Cow

• Horse

What type of diet do humans have?

• Herbivorous diet

• Carnivorous diet

• Omnivorous diet

• Vegan diet

What is a herbivore?

• A herbivore is an animal that only eats plants.

• A herbivore is an animal that eats both plants and meat.

• A herbivore is an animal that primarily eats insects.

• A herbivore is an animal that does not eat at all.

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Give an example of an omnivore.

• A lion

• A cow

• A human

• A rabbit

Give an example of a herbivore.

• Elephant

• Lion

• Cheetah

• Wolf

What is the main difference between herbivores and carnivores?

• Herbivores eat meat, while carnivores eat plants.

• Herbivores eat both plants and meat, while carnivores eat only plants.

• Herbivores eat plants, while carnivores eat meat.

• Herbivores and carnivores eat the same types of food.

Why are carnivores important in the ecosystem?

• Carnivores help control the population of herbivores, maintaining balance in the ecosystem.

• Carnivores primarily feed on plants, contributing to their growth.

• Carnivores are essential for pollination of flowering plants.

• Carnivores help in the decomposition of organic matter.

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