18 Questions
What is the main reservoir for nutrients in sedimentary cycles?
Soil, sedimentary rocks, and other types of rocks
Which process involves the flow of energy in both sedimentary and gaseous cycles?
Hydrologic cycle
What is the main source of carbon in the carbon cycle?
Atmospheric CO2 and dissolved CO2 in natural waters
What do green plants use during photosynthesis to produce carbohydrates?
CO2
Why do green plants lock the radiant energy of the sun in synthesized food?
To utilize energy for their own activities
What happens to organic compounds in the environment according to the text?
They are oxidized to CO2 and water
Which type of consumer is a carnivore?
Secondary consumer
Which of the following is an example of a micro consumer?
Osmotroph
What is the main function of decomposers in an ecosystem?
Breaking down dead organic matter
Which group of organisms primarily consists of autotrophs?
Producers
What is the role of saprotrophs in an ecosystem?
Absorbing nutrients from dead organic matter
Which term best describes an organism that ingests other organisms or particulate organic matter?
Primary consumer
Which organisms are considered primary consumers in an ecosystem?
Herbivores
What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
Recycle nutrients back to producers
Which organisms convert dead organic matter into gases like carbon and nitrogen?
Decomposers
What is the importance of decomposers in an ecosystem?
To release nutrients back into the environment
Which trophic level includes animals that eat dead animal carcasses?
Scavengers
Why are herbivores referred to as primary consumers in an ecosystem?
Because they feed on plants
Test your knowledge about the components and functions of ecosystems, including macro and micro consumers, energy circuits, food chains, diversity patterns, nutrient cycles, and more. Explore how producers, consumers, and decomposers interact in an ecosystem.
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