Question

Chris drew a diagram to compare the ways in which different organisms obtain nitrogen.

Venn diagram with two intersecting circles. One circle is labeled Consumers and has the label X within it. The other circle is labeled Producers.
Which label belongs in the area marked X?

breathe in from atmosphere
produce themselves
eat other organisms
absorb from soil

Answer 1

In the Venn diagram you described, where one circle is labeled "Consumers" and the other "Producers," the label that belongs in the area marked X (which is specific to Consumers) would be "eat other organisms."

Here's a brief explanation of the options:

- **Breathe in from atmosphere**: This would typically relate to certain bacteria and plants, but it’s not exclusive to consumers.
- **Produce themselves**: This is characteristic of producers, like plants that can create their own nitrogen compounds through processes like nitrogen fixation.
- **Eat other organisms**: This is specific to consumers, which rely on other organisms for nutrients, including nitrogen.
- **Absorb from soil**: This is something producers do, particularly plants, as they can absorb nitrogen compounds from the soil.

So the correct label for the area marked X is "eat other organisms."