Ecosystem Vocabulary Quiz

What is a producer in an ecosystem?

• An organism that eats other organisms

• An organism that creates its own food

• An organism that hunts prey

• An organism that breaks down dead material

Which of the following is a consumer?

• A lion

• A plant

• An algae

• A bacteria

What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

• They break down dead material and recycle nutrients

• They hunt and eat prey

• They produce their own food

• They create energy from the sun

How does a polar bear's thick fur coat help it?

• It helps the bear hunt prey

• It helps the bear survive in cold environments

• It helps the bear produce its own food

• It helps the bear decompose organic material

What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

• A food chain includes all organisms, while a food web includes only producers

• A food chain is a type of adaptation, while a food web is not

• A food chain shows multiple paths, while a food web shows one path

• A food chain shows one path, while a food web shows multiple paths