Producers, Consumers, Decomposers

In a grassland ecosystem, rabbits are herbivores that eat grass, while hawks are carnivores that prey on rabbits. What role do the rabbits and hawks play in the flow of energy within this ecosystem?

• Rabbits are producers, and hawks are consumers.

• Rabbits are decomposers, and hawks are producers.

• Rabbits are consumers, and hawks are decomposers.

• Rabbits and hawks are both consumers at different trophic levels.

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Describe the function of decomposers in an ecosystem. Why are decomposers essential for the health of the ecosystem, and how do they contribute to nutrient recycling?

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How are the nutrients produced by decomposers recycled back in the food chain?

• by being eaten by consumers in the food chain

• by being inhaled by consumers from the air

• by being absorbed from the soil by producers

• by being eaten by decomposers in the food chain

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Label the energy pyramid

d

a

b

c

primary consumer

secondary consumer

producer

tertiary consumer

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Where do you have the MOST energy?

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Click on the apex predator. Also, click on the level with the most available energy.

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What is the source of energy for the cricket?

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