Ecosystems: Lesson 2 Quiz

What is the source of chemical energy for organisms?

• Water

• Sunlight

• Food

• Air

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What is a producer in the context of biology?

• An organism that makes its own food

• An organism that eats other organisms

• An organism that decomposes organic material

• An organism that lives in water

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What is the process called where producers convert sunlight into food?

• Photosynthesis

• Metabolism

• Evaporation

• Condensation

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Which of the following is an example of a producer?

• Oak tree

• Eagle

• Wolf

• Shark

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Which consumer type is responsible for recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem?

• Herbivore

• Carnivore

• Omnivore

• Decomposer

What type of consumer is a lion?

• Herbivore

• Carnivore

• Omnivore

• Decomposer

Which animal is NOT a carnivore?

• Owl

• Dog

• Cat

• Panda

What do omnivores eat to get energy?

• Only plants

• Only animals

• Both plants and animals

• Only fruits

Why do omnivores eat both plants and animals?

• They prefer the taste

• To get a variety of nutrients

• They can't find enough plants

• They can't find enough animals

What determines what an omnivore will eat?

• The color of the food

• The availability of the food

• The size of the food

• The smell of the food

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