Ecosystem Producers and Consumers

This video lesson covers the concepts of producers, consumers, and decomposers, explaining their roles in ecosystems. It differentiates between terrestrial and aquatic environments and includes interactive questions to reinforce learning. The lesson also discusses food chains, emphasizing the importance of each component in maintaining ecological balance.

What is the primary role of producers in an ecosystem?

• To decompose dead organisms

• To consume other organisms

• To produce their own food using sunlight

• To provide shelter for animals

Which of the following is an example of a decomposer?

• Mushroom

• Grass

• Fox

• Dolphin

Which of these is a terrestrial producer?

• Marine phytoplankton

• Algae

• Grass

• Seaweed

What type of environment does an aquatic producer like algae thrive in?

• Forest

• Mountain

• Desert

• Water

Which of these is a terrestrial consumer?

• Octopus

• Seaweed

• Chipmunk

• Minnow

Which of these is an aquatic consumer?

• Moss

• Grass

• Whale

• Owl

Which of the following is not an aquatic producer?

• Algae

• Moss

• Marine phytoplankton

• Seaweed

What is the starting point of a food chain?

• Consumers

• Decomposers

• Predators

• Producers

What happens if a part of the food chain goes extinct?

• The food chain will fix itself

• The ecosystem will remain unaffected

• The food chain will break and no longer exist

• New species will immediately replace the extinct part

In a food chain, what is missing if there is no organism for the cricket to feed on?

• Decomposer

• Consumer

• Producer

• Predator