Topic 9 Lesson 2

What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?

• It releases oxygen into the air.

• It absorbs water from the soil.

• It captures sunlight and converts it into energy.

• It helps in the digestion of food.

Which organism would be considered a primary consumer?

• A chicken eating corn

• A lion eating a deer

• A cow eating grass

• A bear eating fish

If you eat a hamburger, what type of consumer are you?

• Decomposer

• Secondary consumer

• Producer

• Primary consumer

Why is it important to eat fruits and vegetables directly?

• They provide more energy when eaten directly.

• They taste better.

• They are easier to cook.

• They are less expensive.

What do decomposers do in the food chain?

• They capture energy from the sun.

• They produce their own food using sunlight.

• They break down dead matter and return nutrients to the soil.

• They consume other animals.