10 Questions
What is a food web?
A food web is the natural interconnection of food chains and a graphical representation of what-eats-what in an ecological community.
What are the two categories of life forms based on their trophic levels?
The two categories are autotrophs and heterotrophs.
How do autotrophs produce organic matter?
Autotrophs produce organic matter from inorganic substances, including both minerals and gases such as carbon dioxide.
What is the primary source of energy for chemical reactions in autotrophs?
The primary source of energy for autotrophs is the Sun, largely through photosynthesis.
What are mixotrophs and an example of one?
Mixotrophs are organisms, such as carnivorous plants, that can obtain energy through both photosynthesis and by consuming other organisms.
What is a food web?
A food web is the natural interconnection of food chains and a graphical representation of what-eats-what in an ecological community.
What is another name for food web?
Another name for food web is consumer-resource system.
What are the two categories of life forms based on their trophic levels?
The two categories are autotrophs and heterotrophs.
How do autotrophs produce organic matter?
Autotrophs produce organic matter from inorganic substances, including both minerals and gases such as carbon dioxide.
Where does the energy required for chemical reactions in autotrophs mainly come from?
The energy mainly comes from the Sun and largely by photosynthesis.
Test your knowledge of ecological interactions with this food web quiz. Explore the relationships between organisms and their role as autotrophs or heterotrophs in the natural world. Challenge your understanding of consumer-resource systems and trophic levels in ecological communities.
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