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

Question

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.