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Which of the following statements best describes an ecosystem?
Which of the following statements best describes an ecosystem?
- It is a self-sustaining system where organisms interact with each other and the environment. (correct)
- It is a system where only producers and consumers interact with each other.
- It is a system where only decomposers and consumers interact with each other.
- It is a system where only abiotic factors influence the organisms.
What is the primary source of energy for producers in an ecosystem?
What is the primary source of energy for producers in an ecosystem?
- Decomposition
- Photosynthesis (correct)
- Cellular respiration
- Consumption of other organisms
Which of the following organisms are responsible for breaking down dead or decaying matter in an ecosystem?
Which of the following organisms are responsible for breaking down dead or decaying matter in an ecosystem?
- Producers
- Abiotic factors
- Consumers
- Decomposers (correct)
What is the process by which consumers obtain energy and nutrients?
What is the process by which consumers obtain energy and nutrients?
Which of the following statements best describes a sustainable ecosystem?
Which of the following statements best describes a sustainable ecosystem?
What is the term used to describe the feeding positions in a food chain or web?
What is the term used to describe the feeding positions in a food chain or web?