Food Webs
Matter Cycles
100
The food of almost any type of organism can be traced to
The Sun
100
Plants and animals put solids, liquids and gases into the environment by
Releasing waste
200
Which 3 consumers get their energy from the same producer?
Squirrel, robin, field mouse
200
Liquid water is moved from living things to the environment when animals
Urinate
300
The main requirement for a diverse ecosystem is that
There are enough resources available to support many types of organisms
300
Which of the following best describes the role of decomposers in the cycling of matter?
Returning nutrients from dead plants and animals to the soil
400
Which of the following best describes the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
Break down dead organisms and recycle materials
400
How does the decomposition of a fallen tree contribute to the health of a forest?
As the tree decays, nutrients cycle to other organisms.
500
Compare and contrast food web and food chain
Food chain has one link, food web is many chains together.
500
Matter moves directly from plants to animals when plants are eaten by animals. Matter also moves from plants to animals through
Air