In a food chain, with each feeding relationship, the energy transferred from one organism to another will(1 point)

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remain constant.
remain constant.

decrease.
decrease.

increase.
increase.

be independent of the leve

Answer 1

The correct answer is: decrease.

Answer 2

Most food chains normally consist of no more than (1 point)
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zero to one organism.
zero to one organism.

eight to nine organisms.
eight to nine organisms.

three to five organisms.
three to five organisms.

two to three organisms.

Answer 3

The correct answer is: three to five organisms.

Answer 4

The black bear is common to North America. Black bears eat many foods, mainly grass, roots, berries, and insects. However, fish and mammals—including those already dead—are also part of their diet. Some tend to wander near campsites and can develop a taste for human food and garbage. Given this information, which term most accurately characterizes black bears? (1 point)
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omnivores
omnivores

decomposers
decomposers

producers
producers

carnivores

Answer 5

The term that most accurately characterizes black bears is: omnivores.

Answer 6

What is the usual composition of a food chain?(1 point)
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a decomposer, a producer, and some consumers
a decomposer, a producer, and some consumers

multiple producers and a consumer
multiple producers and a consumer

a decomposer, some producers, and a consumer
a decomposer, some producers, and a consumer

a producer and multiple consumers

Answer 7

The usual composition of a food chain is: a decomposer, some producers, and a consumer.