Energy Flow in Ecosystems Quiz

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What type of consumer primarily consumes plants?

Scavenger

Herbivore (correct)

Omnivore

Carnivore

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?

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?

Recycling organic materials from dead organisms Signup and view all the answers

Why are the chemical cycles in an ecosystem referred to as biogeochemical cycles?

Due to the involvement of both biotic and abiotic components Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of life for most organisms?

Converting energy and nutrients into descendants Signup and view all the answers

How is energy passed on from producers to other organisms?

Some energy is stored and then passed on to consumers Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the energy that is not used by producers?

It is lost as heat Signup and view all the answers

What role do nutrients play in an organism's life?

Provide energy for metabolic processes Signup and view all the answers

In an ecosystem, what form does the energy used by organisms usually come in?

Light, organic molecules, or inorganic molecules Signup and view all the answers

Energy Flow in Ecosystems Quiz

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What type of consumer primarily consumes plants?

Which type of consumer feeds on the dead carcasses of larger animals?

In an energy pyramid, why does the amount of available energy decrease as you move up the levels?

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

Why are the chemical cycles in an ecosystem referred to as biogeochemical cycles?

What is the main focus of life for most organisms?

How is energy passed on from producers to other organisms?

What happens to the energy that is not used by producers?

What role do nutrients play in an organism's life?

In an ecosystem, what form does the energy used by organisms usually come in?

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