Ecosystem Components and Functions Quiz
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What is the primary function of decomposers in an ecosystem?

  • Convert sunlight into energy
  • Regulate the temperature of the ecosystem
  • Provide nutrients to the primary consumers
  • Break down dead organisms and organic matter (correct)

    • What are the biotic components of an ecosystem?

  • Plants, animals, and microorganisms (correct)
  • Rocks, minerals, and nutrients
  • Water, air, and soil
  • Sunlight, temperature, and climate

    • Which trophic level represents primary consumers in a food chain?

  • Producers
  • Herbivores (correct)
  • Carnivores
  • Decomposers

    • Which of the following is a biotic component of an ecosystem?

    <p>Plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of energy in most ecosystems?

    <p>Sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

    <p>Break down dead organic matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of animals in an ecosystem?

    <p>Influencing the quantity of plant and microbial biomass present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process contributes to the entry of energy into an ecosystem?

    <p>Photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do decomposers primarily contribute to the ecosystem?

    <p>Release of carbon back to the atmosphere and facilitation of nutrient cycling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factors control the overall structure of an ecosystem?

    <p>External factors such as climate, parent material, and topography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of energy flows in an ecosystem?

    <p>Movement of matter and energy through the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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