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What type of organism eats only producers?
What type of organism eats only producers?
- Herbivore (correct)
- Carnivore
- Omnivore
- Heterotroph
Which of the following is true about carnivores?
Which of the following is true about carnivores?
- They can produce their own energy.
- They only eat plants.
- They can be producers.
- They rely on other animals for food. (correct)
Which term describes organisms that obtain energy by consuming both plants and animals?
Which term describes organisms that obtain energy by consuming both plants and animals?
- Autotroph
- Omnivore (correct)
- Heterotroph
- Carnivore
What defines a heterotroph?
What defines a heterotroph?
Which organism is known as a self-feeder?
Which organism is known as a self-feeder?
What defines a trophic level in an ecosystem?
What defines a trophic level in an ecosystem?
Which statement correctly describes producers?
Which statement correctly describes producers?
What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?
What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?
What is the process of cellular respiration primarily responsible for?
What is the process of cellular respiration primarily responsible for?
What is the main product of photosynthesis?
What is the main product of photosynthesis?
Which of the following correctly describes consumers?
Which of the following correctly describes consumers?
In an ecosystem, what is the primary source of energy for producers?
In an ecosystem, what is the primary source of energy for producers?
During which process do plants convert solar energy into chemical energy?
During which process do plants convert solar energy into chemical energy?
What defines an ecosystem?
What defines an ecosystem?
Which term describes a self-contained living thing?
Which term describes a self-contained living thing?
What type of symbiotic relationship occurs when one species benefits while the other is neither harmed nor helped?
What type of symbiotic relationship occurs when one species benefits while the other is neither harmed nor helped?
Which of the following describes predation?
Which of the following describes predation?
In a parasitic relationship, what role does the parasite play?
In a parasitic relationship, what role does the parasite play?
What is a population in ecological terms?
What is a population in ecological terms?
Which of the following best exemplifies competitive relationships in ecosystems?
Which of the following best exemplifies competitive relationships in ecosystems?
What is a key characteristic of a mutually beneficial symbiotic relationship?
What is a key characteristic of a mutually beneficial symbiotic relationship?
What role does a predator play in an ecosystem?
What role does a predator play in an ecosystem?
Which of the following best describes a biotic factor?
Which of the following best describes a biotic factor?
How does a food web differ from a food chain?
How does a food web differ from a food chain?
Which of the following options represents an abiotic factor?
Which of the following options represents an abiotic factor?
What is the primary function of resources in an ecosystem?
What is the primary function of resources in an ecosystem?
Which of the following best defines prey in an ecosystem?
Which of the following best defines prey in an ecosystem?
Which statement about energy flow in a food chain is correct?
Which statement about energy flow in a food chain is correct?
What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?
What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?
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Study Notes
Ecosystem
- A system of living and nonliving components that interact within a given area.
Organism
- A self-contained living entity.
Symbiotic Relationship
- A close association between two different species.
Mutualism
- A symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit.
Predation
- A symbiotic relationship where one organism (predator) hunts and kills another organism (prey) for food.
Parasitism
- A symbiotic relationship where one organism (parasite) benefits at the expense of another organism (host), causing harm.
Competition
- A symbiotic relationship where multiple organisms vie for the same resource.
Commensalism
- A symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits, and the other is neither harmed nor benefited.
Population
- A group of individuals from the same species residing in a specific area.
Predator
- An organism hunting and consuming other animals for energy.
Prey
- An organism being hunted and killed by a predator.
Abiotic Factor
- A non-living component of an ecosystem.
Biotic Factor
- A living component of an ecosystem.
Resource
- Any object or substance in the environment required by organisms for growth, maintenance, and reproduction.
Food Chain
- A linear model demonstrating the flow of energy from one organism to another.
Food Web
- A complex model illustrating the interconnected energy transfer between producers, consumers, and decomposers within overlapping food chains in an ecosystem.
Herbivore
- An organism consuming solely producers (plants).
Carnivore
- An organism consuming other animals.
Omnivore
- An organism consuming both plants and animals.
Heterotroph
- An organism obtaining energy from consuming other organisms. Consumers and decomposers are heterotrophs.
Autotroph
- An organism capable of producing its own food, also known as a producer.
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