10 Questions
What is the main difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?
Autotrophs can make their own food, while heterotrophs rely on other organisms for food.
Why are autotrophs referred to as producers?
Because they produce their own food using photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.
What role do decomposers play in the ecosystem?
Decomposers help recycle dead organisms back into the soil and release important nutrients.
If an organism feeds on dead or decaying matter, what kind of consumer is it?
Detritivore
Why is the role of decomposers crucial for the ecosystem?
Decomposers release important nutrients back into the soil for plant growth.
What is the main energy source used by autotrophs to make food through photosynthesis?
Sunlight
In which ecosystem are chemoautotrophs particularly common due to the lack of sunlight?
Deep sea vents
What type of consumer consumes primary consumers in a food chain?
Secondary consumer
Which organisms are at the top of the food chain and consume all other organisms in the food web after they die?
Decomposers
What is the main difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs when it comes to obtaining food?
Heterotrophs make their own food
Learn about autotrophs and heterotrophs, two different types of organisms in the food web. Autotrophs can produce their own food, while heterotrophs rely on other organisms for food. Discover the roles of producers and consumers in the ecosystem.
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