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What type of consumer primarily consumes plants?
What type of consumer primarily consumes plants?
- Scavenger
- Herbivore (correct)
- Omnivore
- Carnivore
Which type of consumer feeds on the dead carcasses of larger animals?
Which type of consumer feeds on the dead carcasses of larger animals?
- Carnivore
- Omnivore
- Detritivore (correct)
- Herbivore
In an energy pyramid, why does the amount of available energy decrease as you move up the levels?
In an energy pyramid, why does the amount of available energy decrease as you move up the levels?
- Higher consumers require less energy
- More energy is lost as heat at each level (correct)
- Primary consumers are more efficient at energy conversion
- Energy is recycled efficiently between consumers
What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
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Why are the chemical cycles in an ecosystem referred to as biogeochemical cycles?
Why are the chemical cycles in an ecosystem referred to as biogeochemical cycles?
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What is the main focus of life for most organisms?
What is the main focus of life for most organisms?
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How is energy passed on from producers to other organisms?
How is energy passed on from producers to other organisms?
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What happens to the energy that is not used by producers?
What happens to the energy that is not used by producers?
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What role do nutrients play in an organism's life?
What role do nutrients play in an organism's life?
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In an ecosystem, what form does the energy used by organisms usually come in?
In an ecosystem, what form does the energy used by organisms usually come in?
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