Question

Match the following organism with the best term that describes its role in an Ecosystem.

Producer B. Consumer C. Decomposer


Earthworm
Grass
Pine tree
Squirrel
Hawk

Answer 1

Here’s the best match for each organism and its role in an ecosystem:

1. Earthworm - **C. Decomposer**
2. Grass - **A. Producer**
3. Pine tree - **A. Producer**
4. Squirrel - **B. Consumer**
5. Hawk - **B. Consumer**

Note that both the squirrel and the hawk are types of consumers, but the term "consumer" applies to both in general.