Flow of Energy

What group of organism does not feed on other biotic elements?

• Detritivores

• Consumers

• Producers

• Decomposers

A dog likes to eat meat but also enjoys, often enjoys nibbling on grass, garden peas, and berries. Based on what he eats, the dog is described as

• Carnivore

• Omnivore

• Detritivore

• Herbivore

The mushroom in this photograph are an example of which kind of organism;

• Detritivores

• Consumers

• Producers

• Omnivores

Which choice correctly completes the following statements? A venus fly trap plant captures and consumes flies and other insects but it also requires several hours of sunlight a day, like other green plants. It can therefore be described as a

• herbivore and carnivore

• carnivore and a producer

• producer and a scavenger

• decomposer and a producer

Which of the following statement about detritivores is false?

• Detritivores break down organic matter into smaller particles

• Examples of detritivores are bacteria and mushroom

• Detritivores are also called decomposers

• Detritivores are primary producers in the food chain.

Which of the following organisms is primarily responsible for breaking down dead organic material?

• Carnivores

• Herbivores

• Detritivores

• Producers

Which of the following statements about herbivores is true?

• They only consume plants

• They can also eat meat

• They are considered detritivores

• They are primary producers

Which of the following best describes a plant that can produce its own food through photosynthesis?

• Detritivore

• Producer

• Consumer

• Decomposer

What role do herbivores play in an ecosystem?

• They are primary consumers

• They are secondary consumers

• They are producers

• They are decomposers

Which of the following organisms is known for feeding on both plants and animals?

• Detritivore

• Omnivore

• Herbivore

• Carnivore