PRODUCERS
What is the primary source of energy for almost all producers on Earth?
The Sun
What do we call an animal that eats only plants?
Herbivore
Name one common type of decomposer you might find growing on a rotting log.
Fungi (Mushroom) or Bacteria
What do we call a community of living things interacting with their non-living environment?
An Ecosystem
What do we call a characteristic or behavior that helps a living thing survive in its environment?
Adaptation
What is the name of the process that green plants use to make their own food?
Photosynthesis
What do we call an animal that eats only other animals?
Carnivore
What is the main job of a decomposer in an ecosystem?
To break down dead plants and animals
What is the term used for the living parts of an ecosystem, such as plants and animals?
Biotic factors
What kind of adaptation allows a chameleon or a walking stick insect to blend into its surroundings?
Camouflage
What green pigment inside plant cells traps sunlight to help them make food?
Chlorophyll
Humans eat both plants and animals. What type of consumer are we?
Omnivores
What important materials do decomposers return to the soil for plants to use again?
Nutrients or Minerals
Water, rocks, sunlight, and air are examples of which parts of an ecosystem?
Abiotic factors
When birds fly south for the winter to find food, what kind of adaptation are they showing?
Behavioral adaptation or Migration
Aside from sunlight, what are the two main ingredients a plant needs to perform photosynthesis?
Water (H2O) and Carbon Dioxide (C2O)
In a food chain, what do you call an animal that hunts and eats other animals?
Predator
True or False: Decomposers can get their energy from both dead producers and dead consumers.
True
What do we call the specific place where an organism lives and gets its food, water, and shelter?
Habitat
Thick blubber and dense fur are physical adaptations. What environment would an animal with these traits most likely live in?
A cold/polar environment
What gas do producers release into the air as a waste product during photosynthesis?
Oxygen (O2)
What is the term for an animal that is hunted and eaten by a predator?
Prey
Earthworms digest decaying organic matter and leave behind nutrient-rich waste called castings. What role do they play in the ecosystem?
Decomposers
What happens to the total amount of available energy as you move higher up an energy pyramid?
It decrease
What is the term used when a harmless animal copies the appearance or behavior of a dangerous animal to scare off predators?
Mimicry