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Energy and Matter in an Ecosystem Quick Check
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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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carnivores
carnivores
omnivores
omnivores
decomposers
decomposers
producers
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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)
Responses
carnivores
carnivores
omnivores
omnivores
decomposers
decomposers
producers
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The most accurate term that characterizes black bears, given their diet that includes plants, insects, other animals, and even carrion, is **omnivores**.