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Which of the following organisms would be classified as a primary consumer?
Which of the following organisms would be classified as a primary consumer?
- A hawk feeding on a snake
- A cow grazing on grass (correct)
- A mushroom decomposing a fallen tree
- A lion preying on a zebra
An organism that consumes both plants and animals is best described as a(n):
An organism that consumes both plants and animals is best described as a(n):
- Omnivore (correct)
- Herbivore
- Carnivore
- Producer
In an ecosystem, which role is fulfilled by organisms capable of photosynthesis?
In an ecosystem, which role is fulfilled by organisms capable of photosynthesis?
- Producers converting sunlight into chemical energy (correct)
- Consumers preying on other organisms
- Scavengers feeding on dead animals
- Decomposers breaking down organic matter
If a food chain consists of grass, grasshoppers, frogs, and snakes, which organism is the secondary consumer?
If a food chain consists of grass, grasshoppers, frogs, and snakes, which organism is the secondary consumer?
Which of the following best describes an apex predator?
Which of the following best describes an apex predator?
How do consumers obtain chemical potential energy?
How do consumers obtain chemical potential energy?
What is the primary function of photosynthesis?
What is the primary function of photosynthesis?
A bear that eats both berries and fish would be classified as a(n):
A bear that eats both berries and fish would be classified as a(n):
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a predator?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a predator?
In a balanced ecosystem, what is the relationship between producers and consumers?
In a balanced ecosystem, what is the relationship between producers and consumers?
Flashcards
Producers
Producers
Organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.
Consumers
Consumers
Organisms that obtain energy by consuming other organisms.
Primary Consumers
Primary Consumers
The first level of consumers, feeding directly on plants.
Secondary Consumers
Secondary Consumers
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Herbivores
Herbivores
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Carnivores
Carnivores
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Omnivores
Omnivores
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Predator
Predator
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Apex Predator
Apex Predator
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Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis
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Study Notes
- Producers create their own food (chemical potential energy) through photosynthesis.
- Plants are an example of producers.
- Consumers obtain energy by eating other organisms.
- Primary consumers are the first level of consumers, eating plants.
- Cows are an example of primary consumers.
- Secondary consumers eat other consumers.
- People who eat meat are an example of secondary consumers.
- Herbivores consume plants.
- Carnivores consume meat.
- Omnivores consume both plants and animals.
- Predators hunt and kill other organisms (prey) for food.
- Apex predators are at the top of the food chain and have no predators themselves.
- Photosynthesis is the process where plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen using energy from the sun.
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