Energy Flow in Ecosystems Answers

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Study the ocean food web.

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A
phytoplankton
B
cod
C
leopard seal
D
zooplankton
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The diagram shows an energy pyramid.

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A
10 kcal
B
100 kcal
C
1,000 kcal
D
10,000 kcal
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Study the diagram of a desert food chain.

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A
The number of snakes would increase.
B
The number of cactus plants would increase.
C
The number of foxes would be unaffected.
D
The number of cactus plants would be unaffected.
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An energy pyramid shows the amount of available at each feeding level in an ecosystem.

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In a rainforest food chain, caterpillars and butterflies eat orchid plants. Toucans eat the caterpillars and butterflies. Leopards eat the toucans.Which statement describes the energy in this food chain?

A
The leopards gain energy directly from the butterflies.
B
The orchids have the least amount of available energy.
C
The caterpillars gain energy directly from the orchids.
D
The toucans have more available energy than the butterflies.
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carnivoreherbivoreconsumerdecomposer

A
carnivore
B
herbivore
C
consumer
D
decomposer
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Rosa has a vegetable garden. She places earthworms, which are decomposers, in the garden soil.What is Rosa most likely trying to do?

A
prevent insects from eating the plants
B
create usable food energy for the plants
C
enrich the soil with nutrients
D
kill the bacteria in the soil
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Skunks eat fruits, worms, plants, fish, insects, and more.Which describes the role of a skunk?

A
autotrophic omnivore
B
heterotrophic omnivore
C
autotrophic carnivore
D
heterotrophic carnivore
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An ocean food web is shown.

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A
sea urchin
B
sea otter
C
kelp
D
elephant seal
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A meadow food chain is shown.

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A
primary consumer
B
secondary consumer
C
producer
D
decomposer

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